Nikita Khrushchev
Soviet politician, Premier of the USSR
Born
April 15th, 1894
131 years ago
Died
September 11th, 1971
54 years ago — 77 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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Served as the 7th Premier of the Soviet Union from 1958 to 1964. Played a pivotal role in Soviet politics during the Cold War. Initiated de-Stalinization, easing repressive measures of the Stalin era. Oversaw significant events such as the Cuban Missile Crisis in 1962. Promoted agricultural reforms and attempted to improve the living standards in the USSR. Lost power after the rise of Leonid Brezhnev and was eventually removed from office in 1964.
Led the Soviet Union during the Cuban Missile Crisis
Initiated the policy of de-Stalinization
Promoted agricultural reforms
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