Up to now the culture of the Stalin period has been studied mainly from
a political or ideological point of view. In this book renowned
specialists from many countries approach the problem rather 'from
inside'. The authors deal with numerous aspects of Stalinist culture
such as art, literature, architecture, film and popular culture. Yet the
volume is more than a mere collection of studies on special issues. It
is an inquiry into the very nature of a certain type of culture, its
symbols, rites and myths. The book will be useful not only for students
of Soviet culture but also for a wider audience.