De-stalinization (Noun)
Meaning
Social process of neutralizing the influence of Joseph Stalin by revising his policies and removing monuments dedicated to him and renaming places named in his honor; "his statue was demolished as part of destalinization".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- De-stalinization efforts led to the removal of Stalin's image from various places, including stamps, coins, and street signs.
- In the aftermath of Stalin's death, Khrushchev initiated the de-stalinization campaign to promote transparency and openness within the Soviet government.
- De-stalinization involved not only demonizing Stalin's regime but also exposing the truth about his actions, bringing justice to victims and their families.
- His statue was demolished as part of de-stalinization after years of being revered as a Soviet icon.
- Local residents participated in the de-stalinization process by suggesting new names for the previously Stalin-named buildings and roads.