With Nikita Khrushchev coming to power after the death of Stalin in 1953, the days of the traditional thief, also known as the Vory neared the end of their power reign. The Vory are a group of professional thieves(thief in law) mostly located in the Gulag system. They are known for their complex tattoos, their … Continue reading →
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Following Stalin’s death, the Soviet Union experienced a cultural Thaw under the new government. Krushchev’s government loosened the government’s grip on art and popular culture, allowing the Russian people to experience new subjects like never before. One of the most interesting results of the thaw is the Soviet government’s deal with the United States, which […]
Read moreAfter Joseph Stalin died in in March 5, 1953, Nikita Khrushchev took power and gave a speech known as “The Secret Speech” on February 24, 1956 which practically denounced Stalin and all of his work. It cited grievances throughout Stalin’s reign and denounced any of his wrongdoings. This was shocking to the people of the world […]
