Georgy Malenkov

Georgy Malenkov was a Soviet politician who became a prominent leader after Joseph Stalin's death in 1953. He initially served as Deputy Premier and briefly as the head of the Soviet government, overseeing economic policies and industry. However, his time at the top was short-lived, as he was soon replaced by Nikita Khrushchev. Malenkov was known for his technical expertise and efforts to reform the economy, but he gradually lost influence within the Communist Party. His role highlights the power struggles and changing leadership dynamics in the Soviet Union during the early Cold War period.