What other man can make crowds move after death thank Stalin? What man can cast fear over his people after h is laid to rest? Stalin can. This man, a man who rose to rule Russia with an iron fist, as well as hide it behind an iron curtain, played his country like a puppeteer. … Continue reading Quit Stalin and Tell Us What You Really Think →
Jazz. Fear. Those two words are never seen together. Jazz; a great up beat tune that has impacted musical history as well as American history. Fear; an emotion of uneasiness when the thought of danger is present. The feelings of the two are practically polar opposites. But the post-WWII USSR found these two words floating […]
The early years of Stalin’s reign provided a multitude of revolutionary systems. The main goal focused on expanding and modernizing the economy and culture, pushing for a futuristic country. Along with the surge of industry, the technology and scientific realm saw a massive growth. The upbringing of the radio was one huge innovation with the […]
Industry. Before the Soviet Party’s ride to power, Russia had very little industry. The majority of the world had already begun their respective industrial revolutions by the turn of the century, but not Russia. Russia fell behind on the “modernization” of the new world. But as the Soviets rose to power, all of this changed. […]
When a revolution takes over a country, the every day lifestyle begins to change. Revolution needs morale. To topple a government, the people have to be inspired to support the cause. The Bolsheviks had to maintain this revolutionary day to day lifestyle for their followers to support them. The Bolshevik was tough, eager for equality, […]
The early twentieth century brought the coming of the new Communist system to Russia, a system filled with radical loyalists to Russia and believers in the new age of labor. Vladimir Kirillov stood among the supporters of this new system. The elite status was something he lacked when he was born, but only the life […]
Sick Husband (Больной муж) -Vassily Maximov When people express themselves or what they think, sometimes they may hold back on some of the darker sides of things. Some artist do not like creating a negative, uncomfortable feeling for their audiences. But during the time of Russian Realism, Russian artists and writers broke down all the […]
