Brezhnev was the name of the fifth General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union, who ruled from 1964 until his death in 1982. As a proper noun, there are no synonyms for Brezhnev. However, as a common noun, words like leader, statesman, politician, or commander-in-chief could be used to convey similar meanings. Brezhnev was known for his policies of stagnation, detente, and arms race which could be described using different terms such as inactivity, relaxation of tension, or military buildup. Depending on the context, different words could be used to refer to Brezhnev's life, ideas, or legacy, such as biography, ideology, or heritage.