The death of Stalin in 1953 did not weaken the grip Moscow had on the people of Eastern Europe and Hungary, by challenging the rule of Moscow, paid such a price in 1956.From 1945 on the Hungarians were under the control of Moscow.All wealth of whatever nature was taken from Hungary by the Russians who showed their power by putting thousands of Russian troops and hundreds of tanks in Hungary. The Hungarian leader, Rakosi, was put in power by Stalin of Russia.WhenStalin died in 1953 all people in Eastern Europe were given some hope that they might be free from Soviet (Russian) rule.he Hungarian leader, Rakosi, was put in power by Stalin of Russia. WhenStalin died in 1953 all people in Eastern Europe were given some hope that they might be free from Soviet (Russian) rule.