Khrushchev quotes

Question 1

“The first 5 years…

Answer 1

“The first 5 years after the death of Stalin were characterised by significant and persistent progress.” - Jerzy Karcz

Question 2

“The ‘Great October Palace Revolution’…

Answer 2

“The ‘Great October Palace Revolution’ inaugurated two decades of political stagnation, the effects of which are still painfully in evidence in the USSR today.” (1991) - William Tompson

Question 3

“The coup…

Answer 3

“The coup (to remove Khrushchev) was essentially an internal party affair.” - William Tompson

Question 4

“Every social group…

Answer 4

“Every social group in the country had a reason to be dissatisfied with Khrushchev’s rule.” - William Tompson

Question 5

“Economic problems of…

Answer 5

“Economic problems of agriculture occupied a prominent place during many, if not all, crucial periods of Soviet history.” - Jerzy Karcz

Question 6

“Khrushchev presided…

Answer 6

“Khrushchev presided over a period of very substantial expansion and also over one of virtual stagnation.” - Jerzy Karcz

Question 7

“Praise was…

Answer 7

“Praise was liberally bestowed upon those who over fulfilled delivery targets.” - Jerzy Karcz

Question 8

“Khrushchev did manage…

Answer 8

“Khrushchev did manage to place agriculture in the forefront of national affairs by lifting substantially the curtain of obscurity imposed by the dead hand of the past.” - Jerzy Karcz

Question 9

“Khrushchev’s views…

Answer 9

“Khrushchev’s views, policies and personality traits contributed significantly to the disappointing results of 1958-1964.” (agriculture) - Jerzy Karcz