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Music of the Soviet Union

Music of the Soviet Union is a music genre that emerged in Soviet Union. It is usually classed as a form of music of Asia and music of Eastern Europe. Explore its 2 subgenres, key artists and related styles.

About Music of the Soviet Union

Music of the Soviet Union is a music genre that emerged in Soviet Union. It is usually classed as a form of music of Asia and music of Eastern Europe.

Music of the Soviet Union has given rise to 2 subgenres on this site, such as Bard song and Mass song.

From Wikipedia

The music of the Soviet Union varied in many genres and epochs. The majority of it was considered to be part of the Russian culture, but other national cultures from the Republics of the Soviet Union made significant contributions as well. The Soviet state supported musical institutions, but also carried out content censorship. According to Vladimir Lenin, "Every artist, everyone who considers himself an artist, has the right to create freely according to his ideal, independently of everything. However, we are communists and we must not stand with folded hands and let chaos develop as it pleases. We must systemically guide this process and form its result."

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Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Music of the Soviet Union.

Frequently asked questions

What is Music of the Soviet Union?

Music of the Soviet Union is a music genre that emerged in Soviet Union. It is usually classed as a form of music of Asia and music of Eastern Europe.

Where and when did Music of the Soviet Union originate?

Music of the Soviet Union originated in Soviet Union.

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