Russian Propaganda and Censorship

Government controls newspaper, radio, and movies.

Stalin developed a cult of personality often glorifying himself in official

propaganda posters.

Artists are censored, controlled; their work is harnessed to glorify the Party.

Religious Persecution

Government attacks the Russian Orthodox Church.

Magnificent churches and synagogues are destroyed. Religious leaders are killed.

People lose all personal rights and freedoms.

Atheism becomes the official policy of the state.

Statues of Stalin replace religious icons and Marxist books replace sacred ones.

Economy

Five Year Plans - Stalins plan for developing the economy.

Result: Large growth in industrial power but a shortage in consumer goods.