The First All-Russian Congress of Poets

The First All-Russian Congress of Poets was a significant gathering held in 1934 in Leningrad (now Saint Petersburg). It brought together poets from across Russia to discuss the role of poetry in society and promote Soviet ideals through literature. The congress aimed to unite poets under socialist principles, emphasizing themes like patriotism, collectivism, and the working class. It also served as a platform to establish the Soviet poetic style, encouraging writers to support the goals of the Soviet state. Overall, it marked an important moment in shaping Soviet literary culture and its relationship with political ideology.