THE FIRST OFFICIAL VISIT OF THE HEAD OF THE SOVIET UNION TO THE UNITED STATES: A STEP ON THE PATH TO UNDERSTANDING

Abstract

Aim. To identify factors that determined changes in the relations between the USSR and the United States, to analyse the interests of both States in easing the confrontation between them. Methodology. The author analyses the significance of the first trip of the Soviet leader to the main country of capitalism for both countries, describes careful preparation of the head of the Soviet state for this visit. Results. The atmosphere of meetings between the head of the Soviet state and citizens of the United States, as well as the interest of the head of the Soviet state in the success of his trip, were analysed. Research implications. It is shown that, during the era of ideological confrontation between the States with different social systems, significant political results were achieved. Khrushchev perceived his trip abroad as the beginning of a new era in Soviet-American relations.