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Partly because he has not been exposed to the West, Andropov's personality and private life are even more shadowy than those of other Politburo members. Soviet Historian Roy Medvedev says Andropov has only one hobby???politics. "He's a politician who loves politics." A widower, Andropov has a son, Igor, 37, who has worked under Soviet Americanologist Georgi Arbatov at Moscow's Institute of U.S.A. and Canada Studies. According to Hough, Arbatov has had a long personal and professional relationship with Andropov and may now become the equivalent of national security adviser to the new General Secretary...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: The Soviets: A Top Cop Takes the Helm | 11/22/1982 | See Source »

...well in the part. When he was a little older he worked in art theatres. Sam Harris put him on contract. He made hits in such plays as We Americans and Four Walls. He was pleased with Seven Faces because it gave him a chance to exercise his hobby???facial makeup. He likes fights, football games, concerts, is bored by tennis, can play the violin. His two brothers are professional musicians. He dislikes applause and has his hair cut short so as not to look like an actor. Recently he made another talking picture?The Valiant...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Cinema: The New Pictures Nov. 25, 1929 | 11/25/1929 | See Source »

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