Notes
Krushchev and De-Stalinization
- Stalin dies in 1953
- Malenkov becomes Soviet leader from 1953-55.
- Replaced by Nikita Krushchev in 1955
- Begins to remove any support for Stalin through De-Stalinization
- First act was to form Warsaw Pact
- It signalled less harsh treatment of the Satellite states
Summary
Once Stalin died, Malenkov became the soviet leader, then replaced by Nikita Krushchev in 1955. Became part of the Warsaw Pact; as a result, signaled less harsh treatment of the Satellite states.
Quote
"When it comes to combating imperialism we are all Stalinists." - Nikita Khrushchev
subjunctive question
What would of happened if the Soviets were led by another dictator like Stalin during this era?