After the Second World War, Bulgaria joined the Soviet-led Eastern Bloc. The new one-party socialist state was heavily influenced by the Soviet Union. The Bulgarian state encouraged playwrights, filmmakers and…
From Fields to Factories: The Glorification of Labor in Soviet Art The hammer and sickle were the tools of the Soviet worker and peasant. But building a strong communist state…
Comrades in Arms: The Brotherhood of Socialist Nations In the aftermath of World War II, the USSR and other socialist nations formed deep bonds. Their friendships were built on ideological…
The Soviet Silver Screen: Cinema in the USSR The birth of Soviet cinema is inseparable from the birth of the Soviet state. It wasn't just entertainment, but a tool to…
Selling Socialism: Intourist and the Evolution of Soviet Tourism Tourism was more than just a leisure industry. It was a powerful tool for nation-building. The Soviets understood that control over…