The landscape of Stalinism

The landscape of Stalinism

by E. A. Dobrenko, Eric Naiman

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This wide-ranging cultural history explores the expression of Bolshevik ideology through the lens of landscape, or, more broadly, space. The contributors show how Soviet space was sanctified, coded & utilised as an ideological product.

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    How does the book redefine our traditional understanding of landscape, moving beyond natural geography to encompass architecture, urban planning, and ideological spaces under Stalinism?

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    In what ways did the Soviet regime attempt to rewrite the historical and cultural meaning of everyday spaces, and how successful were these efforts according to the text?

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    Reflecting on your own surroundings, how do you think contemporary architecture and public spaces in your city subtly communicate political or societal values?

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