Politics & Government

Nikita Khrushchev Becomes Chairman of the Council

Nikita Khrushchev was appointed as the Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the Soviet Union, a significant consolidation of power. This appointment was part of a broader strategy to enhance his authority following the departure of his predecessor, Nikolai Bulganin. Khrushchev's rise marked a pivotal moment in Soviet politics as he sought to implement his vision of de-Stalinization and economic reforms.

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