De-Stalinization in the Soviet Bloc Flashcards by megan williams | Brainscape

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Who was Nikita Kruschev?

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One of the leaders under joint coalition government
Determined to improve living and dismantle police state by Stalin
Denounced Stalin’s crimes via secret speech
Wanted to redefine relationship between the USSR and Eastern bloc states

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When was the Secret Speech?

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25 Feb 1956

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Content of the Secret Speech

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Critisiced Stalin’s rule
Attacked Stalin for victimising innocent people
Gave Khrushchev a chance to reduce his own blame and responsibility
Outlines plans for peaceful co-existence

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Impact of the Secret Speech

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Caused huge unrest
Caused people in Hungary to rise against communism
Removal of Stalin’s body and renaming StalinGrad

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