25th Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union

[1] The congress itself produced few surprises, with the main emphasis placed on the stability of the political and economic situation and the prospects of continued success in the future.

Brezhnev declared that the USSR would not invade or fight other countries, but also stated that he would support national liberation movements, despite détente.

Little mention was made of fundamental problems facing the Soviet Union— the slowdown of the rate of economic growth, the low output of agriculture despite heavy investment.

French Communist leader Georges Marchais boycotted the congress after criticizing the Soviet Union's suppression of dissidents.

A major problem that faced Soviet leaders, and one that was continually evaded, was the need to rejuvenate the Politburo, which was elected at the 1st Plenary Session of the 25th Central Committee.