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IOTL, when Konstantin Chernenko became leader of the Soviet Union in February 1984, he was suffering from multiple heart and lung ailments due to a lifetime of smoking. Consequently, he was only General Secretary for 13 months, most of them spent in hospital, before kicking the bucket.
Suppose Chernenko stays away from tobacco. As a result, when he becomes General Secretary in 1984, he's in good health-at least as good as someone his age can be. How long would he last, and what would the effects be on the Soviet Union and Cold War?
Suppose Chernenko stays away from tobacco. As a result, when he becomes General Secretary in 1984, he's in good health-at least as good as someone his age can be. How long would he last, and what would the effects be on the Soviet Union and Cold War?