The era of the thaw and voluntarism (1953–1964)

The ninth volume of Mikhail Vostryshev''s series covers a turning point in the history of the Soviet Union — the reign of Nikita Sergeevich Khrushchev. After the death of Stalin, who had ruled the country for three decades, a new era began with experiments and reforms aimed at changing the Soviet system. The "Khrushchev Thaw" seemed to bring fresh air to the country, but behind the external change...