Nikita Khrushchev

Definition

Nikita Khrushchev was the leader of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964. He played a significant role in the Cold War and was known for his policy of de-Stalinization, which aimed to distance the country from Stalin's oppressive rule.

Related terms

Cold War: This term refers to the state of political tension and military rivalry between the United States and Soviet Union after World War II.

De-Stalinization: This term refers to Khrushchev's campaign to denounce Stalin's policies and remove his influence from Soviet society.

Soviet Union: This term refers to a former communist country located primarily in Eurasia, which existed from 1922 until its dissolution in 1991.