Nikita Khrushchev was a Soviet statesman who led the Soviet Union during part of the Cold War as First Secretary of Communist Party from 1953-1964 and as Premier from 1958-1964.
Imagine Khrushchev as a new coach taking over a struggling sports team (in this case, post-Stalin USSR). He made some significant changes - some were successful while others weren't - but he definitely left his mark on how things were run.
De-Stalinization: The process initiated by Nikita Khrushchev to purge Stalin's influence from Soviet society after his death.
Cuban Missile Crisis: A confrontation between United States and Soviet Union which occurred in 1962 over the presence of missile sites in Cuba; one of the 'hottest' periods of the cold war.
Sputnik: The first artificial Earth satellite, launched by Soviet Union in 1957, marking the start of the space age and space race.
How did Nikita Khrushchev’s Secret Speech impact public perception within Communist Party members?
What was one outcome of Nikita Khrushchev’s policy of 'de-Stalinization' during his leadership as General Secretary?
What was the long-term implication of Nikita Khrushchev's "Secret Speech" on the perception of Stalin's regime within the Soviet Union and internationally?
Which factor would likely limit your understanding when studying Nikita Khrushchev’s secret speech during the de-Stalinization process?
To what extent did Nikita Khrushchev's secret speech (1956) affect public opinion of the USSR in Western Europe?
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