The Web portal In Moscow keeps publishing a series of photo galleries portraying life in the capital over the years. In 1965, an era of stagnation began with Leonid Brezhnev’s ascent to power. In the meantime, new universities were being opened and Soviet athletes achieved superior results at international competitions. The anniversary of the victory in World War II was another key event for the whole country. Nineteen sixty-five was also marked by visits on behalf of world celebrities, who attended the European Figure Skating Championships and the Moscow Film Festival.