It is unfortunate to see that the Soviet Union and the United States have the same stigmatization about Aids. Do you know about how Russia currently feels about AIDS? Is their still a stigmatization?
Author: Katelyn
Comment on The Theatre Thaw(?) by Katelyn
Great post do you have any suggestions of plays from during this time period?
Comment on Come And Czech This Out by Katelyn
I really like it when people post about other places rather than just Russia! Great job!
Comment on Khrushchev’s War on Religion by Katelyn
I think it is interesting how in Russia couples still get married by the state first and then they have a religious ceremony if they want to.
Comment on All is Fair in Love and War by Katelyn
Hey Bree! I really enjoyed the song you included it was really beautiful. I feel as though after the war the emphasis will be placed on women to become mothers and homemakers.
Comment on The Veterans are Back in Town!! by Katelyn
I really liked how you focused on this aspect of the war. Its something that Russia is still dealing with today and is really important to Russians. If you are interested in this topic I highly suggest that you watch the film the Cranes are Flying it d…
Comment on Collectivization by Katelyn
I really enjoyed this post! It was really nice to see a more in-depth look on this event that we talked about in class. The photos you included really are telling of the nature of the events that took place.
Comment on Stalin’s Favorite Movie: Soviet Film in the 1930’s by Katelyn
I actually did a project on the film Volga-Volga for another class. So its good to see this film get some attention.
Comment on Central planning meets film: The censorship of a mass medium by Katelyn
I really liked this post. I love foreign films and I have never watched these films so I really need to check them out! I do agree that in terms of the technicalities of the film industry definitely improved and milestones were made however the stories and characters of those films definitely lacked.
Comment on Episode 3: Revenge of the Reds by Katelyn
Might actually be forced to watch star wars this weekend so I will be able to understand these references! But overall I really liked this post and i find it interesting as well that the Japanese sided with the whites.
