Khrushchev's rise to power Flashcards
what was the Politubro replaced with in 1952?
presidium
when did the debate on succession begin?
october 1953
what roles did Malenkov take in march 1953?
chairman of council of ministers and general secretary
what happened to these roles just a week later?
Khrushchev replaced him as general secretary and a collective leadership was established
how did Khrushchev build up support?
he appointed proteges to important posts and built himself strong support within the party’s administrative section
what did the presidium do when Beria was growing in popularity?
arrested him in june 1953 (accused of criminal anti-state and anti-party activities), he was executed december
why were there policy splits between the two leaders?
Malenkov placed gov. above party whereas K placed party above gov.
what happened to Malenkov in feb 1955?
he stepped down as chairman of council of ministers and was replaced by Bulganin
who were the new joint leaders until 1958?
Khrushchev and Bulganin
what threatened Khrushchev in june 1957?
anti party group tried to oust him, but they failed and were then purged
who was dismissed in october 1957?
Zhukov
who was forced to resign in march 1958, leaving Khrushchev as the only leader?
Bulganin - accused on encouraging the anti-party group
