Destalinization, a term used to describe the process of removing the influence of Joseph Stalin and his policies, has several synonyms. The most common among them are "de-Stalinization," "Stalinization," and "post-Stalinism." Post-Stalinism refers to the period after Stalin's death, in which Soviet society and government began to distance themselves from his legacy. The term also covers the ideological trends and political programs that emerged during this time. De-Stalinization describes the process of removing Stalin's influence on Soviet society, culture, and governance. This process involved the closure of forced labor camps and the purging of Stalinist officials from the government and party. Lastly, Stalinization refers to the opposite process of consolidating Stalin's influence in society and creating a cult of his personality.