Book review: The East Was Read by Vijay Prashad

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Working-class history / Book review: The East Was Read by Vijay Prashad

An excellent collection that reminds us of the urgent need for a cultural renaissance amongst the working and oppressed masses.

26 Mar 2021 , Lalkar
Cuba / Alicia Alonso: architect of Cuba’s socialist ballet

A true daughter of the masses, whose talent and art was put at the service of the people and the building of a new society.

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Film and TV / Film review: Joker

A real controversy, a true subversion, or merely a storm in a teacup?

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Music / A worker reviews Shostakovich’s fifth symphony in concert

Shostakovich’s greatest triumph arose from Soviet life, reflecting its optimism and spirit.

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USSR / An introduction to the life and times of Maxim Gorky

Celebrating 150 years since the birth of the great Soviet writer and pioneer of socialist realism.

23 Jun 2019 , Lalkar
Culture / Promotion of proletarian culture

The battle for culture is a vital front in the class war. Promoting proletarian art is part of building a revolutionary consciousness among workers in Britain.

12 Nov 2018 ,
USSR / Andrei Zhdanov: Principles underlying Soviet literature and art pt 2

Part two of a biography of an extraordinary servant of the proletariat.

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USSR / October 100: The Red Army choir

Culture by and for the people, uplifting hearts and spirits, and reinforcing the struggle for socialism.

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USSR / Andrei Zhdanov: On the principles underlying Soviet literature and art

Part one of a biography of an extraordinary servant of the proletariat.

1 Aug 2018 , Lalkar
USSR / Soviet ballet: dancing the heritage of humanism

How socialist realism, serving the people, sparked unparalleled creativity.

27 Jun 2018 , Proletarian
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‘The fundamental contradiction in the world today is between imperialism and the oppressed countries.’

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Socialist realism highlights

Working-class history / Book review: The East Was Read by Vijay Prashad

An excellent collection that reminds us of the urgent need for a cultural renaissance amongst the working and oppressed masses.

Cuba / Alicia Alonso: architect of Cuba’s socialist ballet

A true daughter of the masses, whose talent and art was put at the service of the people and the building of a new society.

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A real controversy, a true subversion, or merely a storm in a teacup?

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Shostakovich’s greatest triumph arose from Soviet life, reflecting its optimism and spirit.

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Celebrating 150 years since the birth of the great Soviet writer and pioneer of socialist realism.

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The battle for culture is a vital front in the class war. Promoting proletarian art is part of building a revolutionary consciousness among workers in Britain.

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Part two of a biography of an extraordinary servant of the proletariat.

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Culture by and for the people, uplifting hearts and spirits, and reinforcing the struggle for socialism.

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Part one of a biography of an extraordinary servant of the proletariat.

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