Tomas Sniegon

History

Fall of Khrushchev: 60 years since the ‘most democratic coup’ in Soviet history, how Comrade Nikita was toppled

— Nikita Khrushchev’s 1964 non-violent ousting marked a unique Soviet leadership change, contrasting with predecessors’ brutal reigns. His reforms briefly liberalised Soviet policies but ultimately led to political isolation and forced resignation.