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Soviet foreign and international policies: split with China; peaceful coexistence with the West; the Cuban Missile Crisis; negotiations with the West over Berlin; the space programme.
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De-Stalinisation, 1953–1964
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De-Stalinisation, 1953–1964
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Soviet foreign and international policies: split with China; peaceful coexistence with the West; the Cuban Missile Crisis; negotiations with the West over Berlin; the space programme
- This point belongs to De-Stalinisation, 1953–1964, especially De-Stalinisation, 1953–1964.
- You need to be able to soviet foreign and international policies: split with China; peaceful coexistence with the West; the Cuban Missile Crisis; negotiations with the West over Berlin; the space programme.
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Quick student answer
What was a key feature of Soviet foreign policy during the period of De-Stalinisation?
Direct answer
A focus on peaceful coexistence with the West.
Key terms
- 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.
Common trap
Confusing De-Stalinisation with Stalin's policies: Focus on the distinct shifts in policy under Khrushchev, including the move towards peaceful coexistence and reduced repression.
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