Khrushchev

American  

[kroosh-chef, -chawf, kroosh-, khroo-shchyawf] / ˈkrʊʃ tʃɛf, -tʃɔf, ˈkruʃ-, xruˈʃtʃjɔf /

noun

1. Nikita S(ergeyevich) 1894–1971, Russian political leader: premier of the U.S.S.R. 1958–64.

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Khrushchev British  

/ ˈkrʊstʃɒf, xruˈʃtʃɔf, kruːsˈtʃɒf /

noun

1. Nikita Sergeyevich (niˈkitə sɪrˈɡjejɪvitʃ). 1894–1971, Soviet statesman; premier of the Soviet Union (1958–64). After Stalin's death he became first secretary of the Soviet Communist Party (1953–64) and initiated a policy to remove the influence of Stalin (1956). As premier, he pursued a policy of peaceful coexistence with the West, but alienated Communist China

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Khrushchev

“One of my first memories is meeting Khrushchev when he came to visit the U.S. Mrs. Khrushchev gave us these Russian dolls that fit into each other,” Lodge recalls.

From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026

In 1964 the BBC reported the removal of another Soviet leader, Nikita Khrushchev, from power well before Russians heard about it at home.

From BBC ● Mar. 27, 2026

His successor Nikita Khrushchev recalled being made to perform the gopak.

From Salon ● Mar. 19, 2026

Even Khrushchev understood that what seems like rapid change in the moment often proves far less monumental over time.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025

Nikita Khrushchev died of a heart attack in 1971.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin

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