Who succeeded Bierut as leader?
Joseph Stalin
Władysław Gomułka
Mikhail Gorbachev
No one
Answer
Władysław Gomułka succeeded Bolesław Bierut as the leader of Poland after his sudden death in office in 1956. Despite initial support, political and economic grievances led to social unrest and the Poznań protests. In response, Gomułka took power, promising reform and a degree of independence from the Soviet Union, marking a crucial turning point in Poland's political trajectory.
Unveiling Bolesław Bierut: A Fascinating Voyage into Poland's Political Past
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