trash6
docx
keyboard_arrow_up
School
Pennsylvania State University *
*We aren’t endorsed by this school
Course
143U
Subject
History
Date
Apr 3, 2024
Type
docx
Pages
2
Uploaded by JudgeMetal13916
Reading Response form:
1.
Summarize this text in 5-10 sentences:
a.
Volga-Volga tells the story of a group of amateur performers who travel from a small village to Moscow to participate in a music competition. The film was notable for its use of traditional folk music and dance, which were heavily promoted by the Soviet government at the time. The film also featured elements of Soviet propaganda and Stalinist ideology, with references to the Five-Year Plan
and the Soviet Union's industrial achievements.
b.
The Magic Tablecloth by Fitzpatrick provides a detailed analysis of how Stalinist policies and propaganda affected everyday life, including topics such as work, leisure, family, and gender roles. "The Magic Tablecloth" refers to a popular folk tale that was used as propaganda to promote the idea of collective ownership and cooperation in Soviet society. Fitzpatrick argues that despite the harsh living conditions and constant propaganda, many Soviet citizens still found ways to maintain their individuality and cope with the pressures of daily life under Stalin.
2.
Select 3-4 relevant details that strengthen the statements you made in your summary.
a.
The film "Volga-Volga" also included elements of Soviet propaganda and Stalinist ideology, as it referred to the Five-Year Plan and the Soviet Union's industrial achievements.
b.
The Magic Tablecloth analyzes how Stalinist policies and propaganda affected daily life in the Soviet Union, including work, leisure, family, and gender roles.
c.
The Magic Tablecloth shows that despite the harsh living conditions and constant propaganda, many Soviet citizens still found ways to maintain their individuality and cope with the pressures of daily life under Stalin.
3.
Comment on what you have learned from this text – new information you have learned or
a new way of looking at history/science.
a.
The text provides insights into the cultural and societal impact of Stalinist policies
and propaganda during the 1930s in the Soviet Union. The film highlights how the Soviet government utilized entertainment as a tool for promoting their ideology, promoting traditional folk music and dance, and showcasing Soviet industrial achievements.
4.
Come up with two questions about material that remains unclear that can be asked in class.
a.
How did Stalinist policies affect the lives of women and minorities in the Soviet Union during the 1930s?
b.
To what extent did ordinary Soviet citizens participate in and believe the propaganda?
Your preview ends here
Eager to read complete document? Join bartleby learn and gain access to the full version
- Access to all documents
- Unlimited textbook solutions
- 24/7 expert homework help