• What Happened?
  • Khrushchev announced his policy of "de-Stalinization" in 1956.
• Why it's Ironic
  • Ditched Stalin’s terror but ended up using more force to keep Hungary in line! 🙃
• Impact
  • 👍 Strengthened his position at home.
  • 👎 Weakened his authority over international Communism.

🍕 Real-world Example

• It's like a popular YouTuber trying to change their content style. They might get more loyal fans but lose a bunch of old ones.

• What Happened?
  • Khrushchev said Stalin goofed up with Tito and Yugoslavia.
• Relationship Status
  • Visited Tito in '55 and '56.
  • Tito played hard-to-get; remained non-aligned.

🎮 Real-world Example

• It's like reconciling with an ex but deciding to just be friends.

• Poznan Protests
  • June 1956, 100,000 protesters demanded better working conditions.
  • 💥 Boom! Polish gov sends 10,000 troops and 400 tanks. More than 60 people killed.
• Gomulka Comes Back
  • Gomulka is back and he's bringing de-Stalinization to Poland!
• Khrushchev's Trip
  • Flew to Warsaw, tried to intimidate but Gomulka stood firm.
  • First-time Soviet Union compromised on a leader pick.

🏀 Real-world Example

• It’s like the coach changing tactics midway, letting a benched player back in the game, and then the player scoring!