National Union of Soviet Writers

The National Union of Soviet Writers was a state-controlled organization established in 1932 to oversee and regulate literary activity in the Soviet Union. It aimed to promote literature aligned with socialist ideals, support writers, and maintain censorship standards. Membership was often mandatory for professional writers, enabling the government to control published content and ensure that literary work served political and ideological purposes of the regime. The union played a significant role in shaping Soviet literature, fostering conformity, and discouraging dissenting voices until its dissolution in 1991 following the USSR's collapse.