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Soviet politician Andrei Zhdanov and Russian author Maxim Gorky, 1934
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Soviet politician Andrei Zhdanov and Russian author Maxim Gorky, 1934
Soviet politician Andrei Zhdanov and Russian author Maxim Gorky, 1934. Zhdanov (1896-1948) and Gorky (1868-1936) attending the First Congress of Soviet Writers. Zhdanov was a strong supporter of the Socialist Realism movement in Soviet arts. Gorky was one of its pioneers in litaerature. Found in the collection of the Russian State Film and Photo Archive, Krasnogorsk
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This print captures the historic meeting of Soviet politician Andrei Zhdanov and renowned Russian author Maxim Gorky in 1934. The image showcases these two influential figures attending the First Congress of Soviet Writers, a significant event that shaped the course of literature and arts in the Soviet Union. Andrei Zhdanov, a staunch advocate of Socialist Realism movement in Soviet arts, stands tall with his distinctive moustache. His unwavering support for this artistic style aimed to promote communist ideals through realistic portrayals of everyday life. Meanwhile, Maxim Gorky, one of the pioneers of Socialist Realism in literature, exudes intellectual prowess as he engages in political discourse with Zhdanov. The photograph is an invaluable piece from the collection housed at the Russian State Film and Photo Archive in Krasnogorsk. It not only reflects a pivotal moment in history but also encapsulates the merging worlds of politics and art during this era. With its monochrome aesthetic, this portrait transports us back to 1930s Russia—a time when ideology played a dominant role in shaping society. This powerful image serves as a reminder of how individuals like Zhdanov and Gorky contributed to both their respective fields and to their country's cultural landscape.
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