Cold War - Episode 07: After Stalin (1953–1956)

BBC, CNN, Martin Smith, Kenneth Branagh (narrator)

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Title: Cold War - Episode 07: After Stalin (1953–1956)
Producer: BBC, CNN, Martin Smith, Kenneth Branagh (narrator)
Category: History, Cold War
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Added: Dec 14th 2010
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7. After Stalin (1953–1956) Nikita Khrushchev  becomes Soviet leader after the death of Stalin. Khrushchev rolls back a number of oppressive measures that existed under Stalin, restores relations with Yugoslavia and redirects resources to consumer needs. In a secret speech to the Soviet leadership he condemns Stalin's ruthless rule. West Germany is allowed to rearm, provoking the formation of the Warsaw Pact. Khruschev still wants Eastern Europe to remain within the Soviet orbit - he sends in troops to quell revolts in East Germany, Poland and, most significantly, Hungary. Interviewees include Anatoly Dobrynin, Charles Wheeler and Sergei Khrushchev. The pre-credits scene shows life in Soviet Union under Stalin's personality cult.

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