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

To justify their reforms, Khrushchev and later Mikhail Gorbachev claimed to be returning to true, humane Leninism.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

“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

Kendall had made his name in the 1950s by shoving Pepsi into the hands of Nikita Khrushchev.

From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2025

Like Kennedy, Khrushchev was under constant pressure to be tough, to never back down.

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