he KGB. Their reasoning was Khruschev’s apparent “voluntarism and hair-brained schemes” that endangered the well being of the Soviet Union. This meeting, which resulted in the removal of Khruschev from the party hierarchy, was in great contrast to their first meeting where he was praised for his leadership skills. For the rest of his life following his removal from power, Khruschev lived quietly in Moscow. He died in a Moscow hospital following a heart attack on September 11th, 1971. Many did not even notice the passing of this great leader, yet there was a large attendance at his funeral service, illustrating the impact that this man had on the Soviet Union in his time in power. He managed to loosen the hold that Stalin had put on the Soviet Union, yet it did still exist. Nikita Sergyvich Khruschev implemented unorthodox changes on the Soviet Union during his controversial leadership, yet his time in power allowed the Soviet Union to blossom into a formidable power in global affairs. His ability to match the leaders of prominent world powers in the skills of debating as was apparent with Vice President Richard Nixon, and changing the Soviet systems to increase productivity illustrated his rather revolutionary attitude towards running a Communist state such as the Soviet Union. His role in the development of this period of time has left a lasting impression on the world, and will continue to affect nations both under Communist and Capitalist rule....
