July 6th is World Day kiss - a sign of love, friendship and deep affection.In some countries even hold competitions for the longest kiss.In politics, as an intimate gesture quite rare.But we can assume absolute champion Leonid Brezhnev.Anyone who caught the era of stagnation, is well remembered forever lingering kisses members of the Central Committee of the CPSU and foreign delegates.And especially with the chairman of the presidium - Leonid Brezhnev.In this article we will talk about the history of the emergence of the famous photo from the Secretary General, of whom kissed Brezhnev caricature.And also give a few historical sketches about politicians.
Who kissed Brezhnev caricature?
most famous kiss secretary general all went down in history thanks to the German photojournalist Barbara Klemm.In 1979, she filmed a report about the arrival of the Soviet leadership in Germany in honor of the thirtieth anniversary of the GDR.There she made her famous frame in which Brezhnev kissing Honecker - the leader of the GDR.The journalist did not think that her photos will be remembered as the image of a particular time.Later, the Russian artist Dmitry Vrubel captured it in the form of graffiti on the Berlin Wall.This figure was one of the visual symbols of the twentieth century.Jobs was named "Brotherly Kiss".Next figure interpreted by many artists.Very often, it is bringing the share of irony over the existing political situation and by the Secretary General of the USSR.Many with whom kissed Brezhnev caricature Vietnamese generals, general secretary of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia, the commanders of the military action, political leaders in the Middle East and other members of the elite of the socialist camp.Basically, images were stylized character.
Why Brezhnev kissing?
Leonid Brezhnev was the first Soviet leaders returned the forgotten tradition of the imperial kiss, which has its roots in the rites of the court aristocracy and kings.All the previous leaders of the proletariat is considered a relic of the past and the "bourgeois fictions."However, the Secretary General decided to revive this gesture of respect and a special reverence.For 18 years, he retained this "trend".
Who kissed Brezhnev?
On caricature, mainly represented well-known political figures, military or supporters of the party.But another story is known and associated with the famous "triple Brezhnev."By the way, the so-called strange ritual Secretary General, first on both cheeks, then on the lips.And then try to dodge!However, awareness of the traditions of welcoming Cuban leader Leonid Brezhnev, not wanting to look like a laughing stock in his home country, came up with a trick.On the plane, Fidel Castro came to cigar smoking, which prevented Cuban Brezhnev kiss.However, not all treated so disparagingly to the strange tradition of Leonid Brezhnev.Sealed in the picture passionate kiss Indira Gandhi and general secretary of the USSR exhibited in its museum-apartment in a conspicuous place near the other relics of this great woman.
