Dreflix: The Soviet Union: A New Look

The Soviet Union: A New Look

This film discusses conditions in the Soviet Union, including party activity and influence, the shortage of consumer goods, the roles of children and women, the status of religion, and the purpose of Soviet realist art.

1978

0h 24min

Top Billed Cast

Владимир Ленин
Self (archive footage)
Иосиф Сталин
Self (archive footage)

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