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Khrushchev’s Secret Speech (1956)

 

Motivation behind Khrushchev’s Secret Speech

 
To present himself as a bold reformer
To undermine the position of his potential rivals (Molotov and Malenkov)
To reassert Soviet leadership over the world communist movement
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Political Risks of Revealing the Extent of Terror

 
Risk of undermining the stability of the regime
Risk of an outburst of mass anger
Current leaders were deeply implicated in Stalin’s repressive policies
 
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