A revision quiz covering the history of the USSR from the post-Stalin succession in 1953 to the collapse in 1991. Test your knowledge with this…
10 questions • Zestly
• Following the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953, a collective leadership emerged. Which two figures were the primary rivals for power before…
• What was the primary political objective of Khrushchev's 1956 'Secret Speech' delivered at the 20th Party Congress?
• Which of the following were key features of Khrushchev's agricultural reforms, including the Virgin Lands Campaign?
• In 1964, Nikita Khrushchev was removed from power. Which of the following factors were cited by his colleagues as primary reasons for his…
• What was the central characteristic of the 'stability of cadres' policy adopted during the Brezhnev era?
• Which of the following were significant economic challenges faced by the Soviet Union during the 'Era of Stagnation' under Brezhnev?
• What was the primary purpose of the 1977 Soviet Constitution, often referred to as the 'Brezhnev Constitution'?
• Which of the following statements accurately describe the Soviet intervention in Afghanistan (1979–1989)?
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