The Brezhnev “Era of Stagnation” (1964–85): explains economic and political stagnation under Brezhnev, lack of innovation, the shadow economy and structural decay in the USSR — vital for the 1953–1985 government breadth study and essay questions.

Relevant for A Level History (Edexcel):

• Edexcel A-Level – Russia, 1917–91: from Lenin to Yeltsin (Option 1E): covers stagnation under Brezhnev, economic decline, political conservatism and limits to reform (growing stagnation 1964–82 and its causes/impact).