khrushchev (1953-1964) Flashcards
the reign of khrushchev: 1953-1964
When did the Presidium begin debate over successor.
1952.
When does Stalin die.
1953.
Who becomes leader as Chairman of Council of Ministers and general party Secretary in 1953.
Malenkov.
Who replaces Malenkov as General Secretary in 1953.
Khruschev.
When is Beria arrested and executed in private court.
1953.
When was the Virgin Lands Scheme launched.
1954.
Who replaced Malenkov as Chairman of Council of Ministers in 1955.
Bulganin.
When does an Anti-Party group attempt to overthrow Khrushchev.
1957.
When is Bulganin forced to resign.
1958.
What were Beria’s alarming political views.
- Release of many prisoners.
- Moderate foregin policy.
- Denounce of the Georgian Purge.
- Stopping of Stalin’s costly construction projects.
Why was Beria arrested and executed.
Rivals were alarmed by his power and popularity.
How did Khrushchev respond to the Presidium vote against him in 1957.
Put it to the Central Committee who was full of supporters.
Which other leader was in support of Khrushchev.
Zhukov.
What steps had Krushchev taken before the 1956 Congress meeting.
- Releasing those accused in the Doctors Plot.
- Criticising Beria, the gulag system and policing system.
- Cultural ‘thaw’.
Name of Khrushchev’s ‘secret speech’.
On the Cult of Personality and its Consequences.
