key term - Khrushchev

Definition

Nikita Khrushchev was a Soviet statesman who led the Soviet Union during part of the Cold War as First Secretary of the Communist Party from 1953 to 1964 and as Chairman of the Council of Ministers (or Premier) from 1958 to 1964. He is known for initiating the de-Stalinization process in the USSR and his role in major events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis.

Related terms

Cold War:

A period of geopolitical tension between the Soviet Union and the United States, characterized by threats, propaganda, and other measures short of open warfare, from 1947 to 1991.

De: Stalinization - The process of political reform initiated by Nikita Khrushchev that led to significant changes in Soviet policies, including reduced repression and censorship.

Cuban Missile Crisis:

A 13-day confrontation in October 1962 between the United States and the Soviet Union over Soviet ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba, marking one of the peaks of Cold War tensions