Historical Events tagged with "nikitakhrushchev"
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Soviet Union and Japan Sign Joint Declaration
The Soviet Union and Japan signed a Joint Declaration in 1956, officially ending the state of war that had persisted since August 1945. The agreement was a significant step in post-World War II relations between the two nations. It was signed during a visit to Moscow by Japanese Prime Minister Ichiro Hatoyama, who aimed to improve diplomatic ties. This declaration also set the stage for future negotiations concerning territorial disputes, particularly over the Kuril Islands.
Continue ReadingTransfer of Crimea to Ukraine from Russia
The Soviet Politburo decided to transfer the Crimean Oblast from the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic to the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, marking a significant administrative change within the USSR. This decision was largely attributed to economic and administrative efficiency, fostering closer ties between Crimea and Ukraine. The transfer took place amidst a backdrop of post-World War II adjustments in the Soviet Union's territorial administration.
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