Tuesday 7 January 2014

Khrushchev

Nikita Khrushchev giving a speech, 1958
Photo: Lisa Larsen

Khrushchev led the Soviet Union during part of the Cold War. He served as First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964, and as Chairman of the Council of Ministers, or Premier, from 1958 to 1964. (Wiki)
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  1. Unknown7 January 2014 at 21:48

    Interesting man; he initiated the de-stalinization, and went peacefully into retirement.

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  2. Jonathan10 January 2014 at 05:22

    "We will bury you!"

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    1. Rigadoon2310 January 2014 at 11:59

      This is the Khrushchev I think of, 'pounding the rostrum with his shoe'.

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