The evolution of Romanian-Soviet relations (1953-1961)

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the period 1953-1961 was marked by significant ideological changes initiated by Nikita Khrushchev’s de-Stalinization policy, which had a profound impact on relations between the Soviet Union and its satellites in Eastern Europe, including Romania. After Stalin’s death, Bucharest’s leadership sought to take advantage of the internal political struggle for power in the Kremlin, strengthening its positions and pursuing a policy based on national interests. A notable early success of this strategy was the withdrawal of Soviet troops from Romania in 1958. However, this achievement did not put an end to Soviet pressure. The article analyzes how the Romanian leadership dealt with these geopolitical challenges, trying to balance the need to maintain relations with Moscow with the desire to protect and promote national interests.

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Anatolie Tudor Bazhora

Zhejiang University of Science and Technology, China

Nicolae Ion Dudnichenko

National Museum of Ethnography and Natural History of Moldova, Republic of Moldova

Bogdan-Tudor Paul-Rezvan Konstantinov

Demetrius Cantemir Christian University, Romania

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