Dr. Sergei Khrushchev

Author, Educator, Lecturer and Son of the Late Soviet Premier Nikita Khrushchev

As a Senior Fellow at the Watson Institute for International Studies, Dr. Sergei Khrushchev focuses his research on the former Soviet Union’s transition from a centralized to a decentralized society, as well as its transformation from a central to a market economy and its international security during this transition. One of his points ... Read more

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"On behalf of my colleagues and students at Rocky Hill School, I should just like to take a moment to express my gratitude and appreciation to you. I am aware of your busy schedule, and therefore I was thrilled and delighted that you were able to find time to come out and speak with our group. I also know that much of your time is taken up in addressing university student bodies and adult seminars. I felt humbled that you could share some of your experiences with us."

Mrs. Belinda L. Snyman Teacher and World Cultures Co-ordinator; Rocky Hill School, East Greenwich, RI

"This conference was extraordinarily productive in that it brought together such a large number of Russians and Americans who participated in this epic maritime struggle to reconsider the history and its lessons for the future. There was a strong consensus among participants that this dialogue was valuable and must continue, and it is certainly our wish that this be the case."

R.A. Route Rear Admiral, U.S. Navy

"With this letter I would like to take a moment to thank you for your visit to Washington University in March. I cannot fully express how we appreciated you taking your time and coming to St. Louis. Your lecture was a remarkable success with many people expressing their delight afterward. The topic was very relevant and without a doubt stirred up discussion on campus."

Yuri Shakhmin Russian Club, Vice-President

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Speech Topics

American and Russian Identities

Why don't Americans understand Russians? What distinguishes Russian civilization from American civilization? During the Cold War ignorance of the motives and way of thinking of the other side brought us periodically and needlessly to the brink of nuclear conflict. What causes the problem? Difference in the sources of civilization: the American culture is based on respect for laws; its roots go back to the laws of the Roman Empire. Russia prefers the "good will" of the sovereign, relying on the Byzantine concept of justice. It's not important who is in power in Russia: Tsar, Communist General Secretary or President - they are all made of the same cloth. Based on those differences - Khrushchev cites why democracy has become a swear word in Russia and explains the future of Russian market reforms.

The Cold Warrior Triangle: Eisenhower - Khrushchev - Kennedy

For those interested in the history of the Cold War, Khrushchev helps audiences understand what the Kremlin was thinking, what Nikita Khrushchev's true intentions were, and why a Third World War did not break out. Entrusted with his father's innermost thoughts during the editing of his memoirs, he discusses details known only to a small circle of people and mesmerizes audiences with rich background of behind-the-scenes life in the Soviet Union at the height of its power and influence.

The Future of Capitalism and Democracy in Russia

Sergei Khrushchev gives audiences the benefit of his insider's perspective on Russia - its politics and its people - to answer pressing questions of what's happening there right now. In this talk he assesses whether Russia is a good place to invest money or otherwise engage in business. He discusses why Russia has become a country with a criminal economy - was that simply chance or did it conform to some kind of law? Khrushchev explains why Russia has not turned into the flourishing democracy and productive free-market economy that the West had hoped for and assesses the prospects for meaningful reform to take hold. He further reveals the implications for the kind of democracy that is developing in Russia - which resembles a monarchy. This is the ultimate talk on Russia by one of its most intriguing natives.

The Soviet Road to the Moon

Sergei not only frequently discussed the Soviet space program with his father, he was personally involved with the Russian missile and lunar program. His talk provides insight into how decisions were made in the Kremlin and reveals how the missile race was viewed by Soviet leadership. He shows how Soviet designers competed more with each other than with Americans in the race for the moon and why had they survived, Khrushchev and Kennedy were close to an agreement on a joint flight to the moon.

Putin's Russia

Current ivents in Russian Federation;When and how Russia will become democratic State President Putin and democracy in Russia.

Cuban missiles Crisis, niew from Kremlin window

What was realy behind desision to send missiles to Cuba; Cuba for the USSR was the same as West Berlin for USA; Why it was si difficalt to understand each other?
Why nucrear war did not started; Who won in the crisis;What changed now?

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