Which most contributed to the end of Khrushchev’s leadership?

Economic problems were a major factor in Khrushchev’s removal from leadership in 1964. His agricultural policies, including the Virgin Lands campaign, failed to deliver reliable results, and industrial planning also drew criticism. Party leaders used dissatisfaction with the economy and his erratic decision-making to justify replacing him. De-Stalinization caused controversy, but economic issues contributed most directly to his loss of support.

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