DeStalinization from "summary" of Iron Curtain by Anne Applebaum
DeStalinization was a process of political and cultural change that began in the Soviet Union after the death of Joseph Stalin in 1953. It was a response to the excesses of Stalin's rule, during which millions of people were killed, imprisoned, or exiled. The process of DeStalinization involved a reevaluation of the policies and practices that had been in place under Stalin, and an attempt to move away from the repressive tactics that had been used to maintain control. One of the key aspects of DeStalinization was a loosening of censorship and a relaxation of restrictions on intellectual and cultural life. Writers, artists, and intellectuals who had been silenced or persecuted under Stalin were able to express themselves more freely, leading to a flowering of creativity and innovation in the arts and scienc...
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