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What was the duration between Chernenko's election as General Secretary and his death?
5 years
2 years
1 year and 1 month
10 months
Answer
Chernenko held the position of General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union for a brief period of just over a year, from February 1984 until his passing in March 1985. He assumed the leadership following the demise of his predecessor, Yuri Andropov. However, Chernenko faced health issues throughout his tenure, contributing to the short duration of his term.
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