Nikita Krushchev and De-Stalinization
- Stalin dies in 1953
- Malenkov becomes Soviet leader from 1953-55.
- Replaced by Nikita Krushchev in 1955
- Begins to remove any support for Stalin through De-Stalinization
- First act was to form Warsaw Pact
- It signalled less harsh treatment of the Satellite states
" If you live among wolves you have to act like a wolf "- Nikita Krushchev
Subjunctive Question
Why would Nikita try to rid supporters of Stalin, when at this point he is dead ?
Summary
In 1953 Stalin dies, and malenkov becomes the leader of the soviets for a few years. He is than replaced by Nikita Krushev. and removed anyone who still supported Stalin, by eliminating the any monuments of the former leader. Also by having less harsh treatment of the satellite states.