Advanced Socialism – Prompt 11

While the long Soviet seventies are sometimes remembered as a time of “stagnation,” they are among the most interesting and under-appreciated periods of the Soviet experience. This week’s post should address the contradictions and unique dynamics of soviet culture and cultural expression in the Brezhnev era. Your post should draw on at least one of the selections in RR pp. 609-662, and use relevant materials from 17 Moments (1968, 1973, 1980). You should also use articles from the Current Digest of the Russian Press (which we will work with in class on Thursday). If you choose a topic related to “everyday life” you might also like to consult the Communal Living in Russia website.

We look forward to reading your findings!

Image: “Let’s Go Girls” (1970s)