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Mass Culture in Soviet Russia: Tales, Poems, Songs, Movies, Plays, and Folklore, 19171953,Used
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This anthology offers a rich array of documents, short fiction, poems, songs, plays, movie scripts, comic routines, and folklore to offer a close look at the mass culture that was consumed by millions in Soviet Russia between 1917 and 1953. Both statesponsored cultural forms and the unofficial culture that flourished beneath the surface are represented. The focus is on the entertainment genres that both shaped and reflected the social, political, and personal values of the regime and the masses. The period covered encompasses the Russian Revolution and Civil War, the mixed economy and culture of the 1920s, the tightly controlled Stalinist 1930s, the looser atmosphere of the Great Patriotic War, and the postwar era ending with the death of Stalin. Much of the material appears here in English for the first time.A companion 45minute audio tape (ISBN 0253329116) features contemporaneous performances of fifteen popular songs of the time, with such favorites as 'Bublichki,' 'The Blue Kerchief,' and 'Katyusha.' Russian texts of the songs are included in the book.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Mass Culture in Soviet Russia'? A: The book explores the mass culture consumed in Soviet Russia from 1917 to 1953, highlighting both state-sponsored and unofficial cultural forms, including documents, short fiction, poems, songs, plays, and folklore.
- Q: Who is the author of this anthology? A: The anthology is authored by James Von Geldern.
- Q: When was 'Mass Culture in Soviet Russia' published? A: It was published on December 22, 1995.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: The book contains a total of 544 pages.
- Q: Does the book include any audio materials? A: Yes, it includes a companion 45-minute audio tape featuring performances of fifteen popular songs from the era.
- Q: What historical periods does the book cover? A: The book covers significant periods including the Russian Revolution, the Civil War, the Stalinist 1930s, the Great Patriotic War, and the postwar era until Stalin's death.
- Q: Is the material in the book primarily in English? A: Much of the material appears in English for the first time, making it accessible to a wider audience.
- Q: What types of cultural forms are represented in the book? A: The anthology represents various cultural forms such as short fiction, poems, songs, plays, movie scripts, comic routines, and folklore.
- Q: Is the book suitable for academic research? A: Yes, the book offers valuable insights into Soviet culture and can be a useful resource for academic research on this topic.