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Khrushchev
KRUUSH-chof
Khrushchev (name) means a Russian surname most associated with Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964. Example: “Khrushchev famously clashed with the United States during the Cold War.”
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A Russian surname most associated with Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964.
"Khrushchev famously clashed with the United States during the Cold War."
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Etymology
From Russian Хрущёв (Xruščóv), usually written Хрущев (Xruščev) (see the note on the Russian letter ё, jo).
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What does “Khrushchev” mean?
The word “Khrushchev” means a Russian surname most associated with Nikita Khrushchev, leader of the Soviet Union from 1953 to 1964.
How do you pronounce “Khrushchev”?
“Khrushchev” is pronounced KRUUSH-chof (/ˈkrʊʃ.t͡ʃɒf/ in IPA).
How do you use “Khrushchev” in a sentence?
Here is “Khrushchev” used in a sentence: “Khrushchev famously clashed with the United States during the Cold War.”
What part of speech is “Khrushchev”?
“Khrushchev” is a name.
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