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oct 27, 1956 - Why did some Hungarians oppose Soviet control?

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SOVIETISATION:
-Rakosi was a hardline communist who supported Stalin
-Soviet-style communism was forced on the Hungarians
-Soviet troops were stationed in Hungary and Soviet officials were in the government and the Hungarians had to pay for them
-Parts of Hungary had Russian names and Russian was incorporated into schools and shops.

FREEDOM:
-Freedom of speech and expression was taken away
-The secret police were used to arrest any political opposition

ECONOMICS:
-Low wages and poor living standards

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Date:

oct 27, 1956
Now
~ 68 years ago