2025/06/30 by Orekhova, M. N., Lipuga, R. N.
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paper · doi:10.71536/vd.2025.4c174.1
This article is an in-depth analysis of the phenomenon of Soviet realism as an influential artistic movement that emerged in the first half of the 20th century and became central to the cultural policy of the USSR. The focus is on the period after World War II, when Soviet art underwent significant changes, responding to the challenges of the time and the tasks of building a new society. This article explores how artists sought not only to reflect reality but also to contribute to the reconstruction of a war-torn country and the formation of aspirations for the future through the creation of positive images and ideals. The analysis covers key aspects of the creative process of that time: from the choice of subjects that reflect the peaceful life, work and achievements of the Soviet people, to the use of certain artistic devices and techniques designed to form a certain idea in viewers and readers, when, on the one hand, artists embodied optimism and hope for prosperity, and on the other, reflected the realities of hard work, lack of resources and the consequences of war. The article also analyzes how the ideals of Soviet realism and its artistic forms contributed to the formation of a collective memory of the war, labor exploits and great transformations. Ultimately, the study seeks to understand how the art of this period reflected and shaped the complex ways of reconstruction and transformation of Soviet society in the post-war years, demonstrating not only its achievements but also its ideological limitations.