khrushchev

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Definition

Proper noun: A Soviet political leader who served as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964 and as Chairman of the Council of Ministers (premier) from 1958 to 1964. He is historically significant for initiating a period of de-Stalinization within the Soviet Union.

Usage Examples
  • Proper noun:
    • Khrushchev famously denounced the crimes of Stalin in a secret speech in 1956.
    • During the Cold War, Khrushchev oversaw events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis.
    • Many history books analyze the policies and reforms of the Khrushchev era.
Advanced Usage

  • "Khrushchev Thaw": Refers to the period of liberalization in the Soviet Union during his leadership, marked by a slight easing of repression and cultural restrictions.

    • The Khrushchev Thaw allowed for the publication of some previously banned literary works.

  • "Khrushchev era": Denotes the time period of his leadership and its associated political and social characteristics.

    • Architecture from the Khrushchev era is often characterized by simple, functional apartment blocks.
Variants and Related Words
  • Khrushchevian (adj): Relating to or characteristic of Nikita Khrushchev or his policies.
    • The analyst described the approach as a Khrushchevian attempt at reform.
Synonyms
  • Soviet Premier: A title describing his official governmental role.
  • First Secretary: A title describing his primary party role.
Related Phrases
  • "de-Stalinization": The political process initiated by Khrushchev to critique and move away from Stalin's policies and cult of personality. This is a key concept associated with his leadership.
    • Khrushchev's policy of de-Stalinization had profound effects on Eastern Bloc countries.
Noun
  1. Soviet statesman and premier who denounced Stalin (1894-1971)

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