As the leader of Romania during the Cold War, this corrupt man often refused to co-operate with Soviet policy, which gained him the friendship of the United States and many other Western powers. Many believe his wife was the real "power behind the throne", especially in the later years. Who was this Communist leader?
Correct answer: A. Nicolae Ceausescu
- A. Nicolae Ceausescu
- B. Vaclav Havel
- C. Lech Walesa
- D. Andrei Gromyko
Explanation
Nicolae Ceausescu led communist Romania from 1965 to 1989 and sometimes pursued an independent line from Moscow, especially in foreign policy. His wife, Elena Ceausescu, gained significant political influence in the later years of the regime.
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