Anatoly Karpov was the 4th Soviet Premier. He succeeded Boris Spassky, after his death in 1964. Karpov was known as a staunch defender of Communist Doctrine, and his reign was marked with a steep decline of relations with the United States and the United Kingdom of England.
Anatoly Karpov was the 4th Soviet Premier. He succeeded Boris Spassky, after his death in 1964. Karpov was known as a staunch defender of Communist Doctrine, and his reign was marked with a steep decline of relations with the United States and the United Kingdom of England.