A Time of "Normalization" and Change: Research on Brezhnev's Rule and Domestic Policies.

The article provides an overview of the research conducted on Leonid Brezhnev's rule and domestic policies during the Brezhnev era in the Soviet Union. It discusses the shift in research focus from political scientists and dissidents to historians, who have explored various aspects of everyday life during this period. The article challenges the perception of stagnation and highlights the normality of Soviet life under Brezhnev's leadership. It also discusses the emergence of a socialist welfare state and the social and cultural changes that occurred during this time. The text emphasizes the need for further research on topics such as dissident women, the everyday lives of workers and peasants, and the role of the economy in Soviet society. It also raises questions about the impact of the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine on future research. [Extracted from the article]