Nikita Khrushchev

Nikita Khrushchev was the first secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union and premier of the Soviet Union. He implemented a policy of de-Stalinization, denouncing his predecessor Joseph Stalin's crimes.

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Profession :

World Leader

Birthday :

April 17, 1894

Star Sign :

Aries

Death Date:

September 11, 1971

Age :

77

Nikita Khrushchev, born on April 17, 1894, in Kalinovka, Russia, served as the First Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964 and as the premier of the Soviet Union from 1958 to 1964. He is best known for his de-Stalinization policy, which condemned the atrocities committed by his predecessor, Joseph Stalin. Khrushchev played a crucial role in the 1962 Cuban Missile Crisis, negotiating with the US to prevent a nuclear war. His other notable accomplishments include the Virgin Lands campaign, the development of the Moscow Metro system, and his leadership during World War II. Khrushchev passed away on September 11, 1971, in Moscow, Russia.