Nikolai Bulganin
Soviet politician and Premier of the USSR
Born
June 11th, 1895
129 years ago
Died
February 24th, 1975
50 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Russia
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Served as the 6th Premier of the Soviet Union from 1955 to 1958. Held the position of Minister of Defense in the early 1950s, playing a significant role in military and political affairs during the Cold War period. Worked closely with other prominent Soviet leaders, including Nikita Khrushchyov, during a transformative era in Soviet history. Became one of the key figures in the Soviet leadership following Stalin's death, contributing to the de-Stalinization process and the improvement of relations with Western powers.
Served as the 6th Premier of the Soviet Union
Acted as Minister of Defense during critical Cold War years
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