Nikita Khrushchov Talking To Ponovich

Nikita Khrushchov was born in Kalinovka (Kursk oblast). During 30s he held high positions, was the first secretary of the Communist Party of Ukraine. During World War II (1941-1945) was a member of different military the councils various fronts. After the death of Stalin in 1953 he became the leader of the country, having come to power began to criticize Stalin, although he himself was especially cruel in the struggle against the anti-communist masses. During the leadership of Khrushchov a large number of imprisoned were pardoned. From 1953 to 1964 was the first secretary of CPSU Central Committee, 1958-1964 Chairman of the Council of Ministers of the USSR, in he1964 received the title of “Hero of the Soviet Union”, three times received “Hero of Socialist Labor”. Nikita Khrushchov died in Moscow.