Word: kosygin
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...Soviets were giving careful attention to the Stans mission. Shortly after he landed in Moscow, the Secretary was whisked into the Kremlin for a 31-hour meeting with Soviet Premier Aleksei Kosygin. There, and in subsequent discussions throughout the week, the Russians asked to be accorded "most favored nation" status by the U.S., a move that would give Russia the same low-tariff access to American markets that other U.S. trading partners enjoy. Kosygin also suggested that the U.S. Export-Import Bank extend Russia the same easy credit arrangements offered to other nations. American refusal to grant credit...
...Soviet system. As General Secretary of the Communist Party, he is the Soviet Union's most powerful official. On diplomatic protocol lists, however, he stands only No. 3. First is Nikolai Podgorny, who as chairman of the Presidium holds the position of head of state. Second is Aleksei Kosygin, who as Premier ranks as chief of government...
...There is no Jewish question in the Soviet Union," Soviet Premier Aleksei Kosygin told a press conference in Canada last month. "This question is from beginning to end an invented...
...RUSSIAN-CHINESE DIFFERENCES: "Mao understands that the U.S. should believe in a consumer society because America is a capitalist country, but that Russia, the great socialist sister, should have the same values is incomprehensible to him and a betrayal of their common cause. If Kosygin succeeds in giving every Russian a small motorcycle, then that's the end of Mao's spartan Chinese Communism...
...that Soviet Party Leader Brezhnev pushed for in Paris was sought in Havana; none was needed, given Cuba's heavy dependence on Moscow's aid and favor. U.S. eavesdroppers, however, were puzzled by one bit of banter monitored over Havana radio. Visiting a state factory near Havana, Kosygin demurred at Castro's invitation to speak. "Please say a few words," pleaded Castro. Kosygin's nyet finally turned into a very grudging da. "Comrades," he told the crowd through an interpreter, "you see how your Premier gets his way. He has a way of getting...