khruschev key dates (including agriculture and industry)

when did stalin die

1953

when did khruschev outmanouvre his main opponents/gain power

1956

when was the secret speech

1956

2 million political prisoners released between

1953-1960

when did he become prime minister

1958

when was the anti-party group

1957

22cnd party congress

1961

the fall of khruschev

1964

working week reduced from 48 to 41 hours by

1960

the 7 year plan

1959-1965

individual collectives given greater powers to make decisions at a local level ( to try and increase productivity)

1955

virgin lands scheme

1954

food production increased by 51% between

1953-1958

working week reduced from 48 - 41 hours by

1960