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Russia
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Term | Definition |
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Nikita Khrushchev | In 1956 he denounced Stalin as tyrant. - introduced reforms to end brutal terror of Stalinist period. - reduced censorship - invested in arms, space tech, etc. - factories increased to reach produce demand. |
Michael Gorbachev | - communist leader (1985) - launched perestroika policy - gov't allowed local managers decide how much and what to produce - political reform unexpected |
Vladimir Putin | - curbed power of regional leaders - backed new economic reforms - by 2000s economy improving. |
Josep Tito |