27 Questions
Who was the undisputed leader of the Soviet Union after Stalin's death?
No one
Which of the following was NOT a powerbase for the main contenders for power after Stalin's death?
The Red Army
Who became the Premier of the Soviet Union after Stalin's death?
Georgy Malenkov
Which leader believed that reform was essential to ensure a good standard of living and freedom from terror?
Nikita Khrushchev
Which leader had a powerbase in the Soviet political police?
Lavrentiy Beria
Who attempted to shift the balance of power away from the leader to ensure independent power for the state and the Party?
Georgy Malenkov
Which leader had a good relationship with Stalin in the early 1930s?
Nikita Khrushchev
Who believed that his rise from poverty to the leadership of a global superpower was evidence of the superiority of the Soviet system?
Nikita Khrushchev
Which of the following is NOT a reform introduced by Beria to weaken the power of the MVD?
Requiring all senior Party officials to speak the language of the republic they worked in
What was the impact of Beria's reforms on the Gulag population?
The Gulag population dropped from 2.4 million to 1.6 million
Why did Khrushchev and Malenkov organize a plot to arrest and execute Beria?
They feared he would use the secret police against them
What was the aim of Khrushchev's anti-bureaucracy campaign?
To devolve power from the Soviet Government to republican governments
What was the impact of Khrushchev's reforms on the proportion of Soviet industry controlled by central government?
It dropped from 68% to 44%
Who replaced Malenkov as the Premier in February 1955?
Bulganin
What was the purpose of Beria's reforms regarding the republics?
To make republican governments more representative
What was the impact of Beria's reforms on the power and authority of the MVD?
They significantly weakened the power and authority of the MVD
What was one of the main problems faced by Stalin's heirs after his death?
Lack of political stability
Which leader believed that reform was essential to ensure a good standard of living and freedom from terror?
Nikita Khrushchev
During Khrushchev's time in power, what were the goals he wanted to achieve?
To create a society without poverty and inequality
What was one of the factors that contributed to Khrushchev's fall from power?
His impulsiveness and inconsistency
What did Khrushchev reject in terms of revolutionary transformation?
Stalin's belief that terror was central
What were the main aims of Khrushchev's reforms?
To encourage public participation in politics and greater dynamism within the Party
What was the impact of Khrushchev's reforms on the foundations of the Soviet Union?
They did not alter the fundamental politics or economics
What was the purpose of Khrushchev and Malenkov organizing a plot to arrest and execute Beria?
To eliminate a potential rival for power
What was one of the measures introduced by Beria to reform the Gulag system?
Termination of projects using Gulag labor
What was the reason behind Khrushchev's personnel changes within the Party?
To replace Stalin's supporters with his own
What was the impact of Khrushchev's reforms on the proportion of Soviet industry controlled by central government?
It decreased to 25%
Test your knowledge on Khrushchev's reforms and de-Stalinization in the Soviet Union from 1955 to 1964. Explore the radical changes implemented by Soviet leaders while examining the impact on the government, politics, and economy. Discover how these reforms shaped the post-Stalin era.
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