Subversion in Khruschev’s USSR The death of Stalin in 1953 marked a shift in the Soviet Union. Robert Hornsby discusses the underground groups that mushroomed in the aftermath and how the state responded to them. Robert Hornsby | Published in History Today Volume 61 Issue 7 July 2011 To continue reading this article you need to purchase a subscription, available from only £5. Start my trial subscription now If you have already purchased access, or are a print & archive subscriber, please ensure you are logged in. Please email digital@historytoday.com if you have any problems. Soviet UnionRussiaPolitical Popular articles Doc Holliday: The Perennial Sidekick Is it Possible to Forgive and Forget?