(1904–80), Soviet statesman, premier of the USSR 1964–80; full name Aleksei Nikolaevich Kosygin. He devoted most of his attention to internal economic affairs, being gradually eased out of the leadership by Brezhnev.
Definition of Kosygin, Aleksei in US English:
Kosygin, Aleksei
proper nounkəˈsēɡin
(1904–80), Soviet statesman; premier 1964–80; full name Aleksei Nikolaevich Kosygin. He devoted most of his attention to internal economic affairs, being gradually eased out of the leadership by Brezhnev.