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De-Stalinisation, 1953–1964 key terms
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Cult of Personality
A political system in which a leader uses mass media, propaganda, and other methods to create an idealized and heroic image of themselves.
Beria
Lavrentiy Beria was the head of the Soviet secret police under Stalin and a key contender for power after Stalin's death, known for his repressive tactics.
De-Stalinisation
The political reform process initiated by Khrushchev aimed at dismantling the oppressive policies and practices associated with Stalin's rule.
Secret Speech
A speech delivered by Khrushchev in 1956 that criticized Stalin's leadership and policies, marking a significant turning point in Soviet history.
De-Stalinisation
The process of political reform initiated by Nikita Khrushchev after Stalin's death in 1953, aimed at dismantling the repressive policies of Stalin's regime.
Khrushchev's Thaw
A period of relative liberalization in the Soviet Union during the late 1950s and early 1960s, marked by a reduction in state censorship and increased cultural freedoms.
De-Stalinisation
The process initiated by Nikita Khrushchev to dismantle the repressive policies and cult of personality associated with Joseph Stalin.
Khrushchev's Thaw
A period of relative liberalization in Soviet society and foreign policy during Khrushchev's leadership, marked by a reduction in state repression.
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