Sino-Soviet split

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. What is the primary ideological conflict?Divergent interpretations of Marxism-Leninism, specifically regarding de-Stalinization and peaceful coexistence
2. What is the key chinese accusation against USSR?Revisionism and social imperialism

Marxism-Leninism: A political and economic ideology that combines Marxist theory with Leninist organizational principles, forming the basis of many communist states.
De-Stalinization: The process initiated by Nikita Khrushchev to purge the Soviet Union of the influence and personality cult of Joseph Stalin.
Peaceful Coexistence: A Soviet foreign policy doctrine advocating for the possibility of avoiding war between communist and capitalist states.
Revisionism: A pejorative term used within Marxist-Leninist discourse to denote ideological deviations from perceived orthodox principles.