The Soviet censorship

Soviet censorship was a government control over information, media, and cultural output aimed at maintaining political stability and ideological conformity. It involved strict regulation of books, newspapers, films, and art, suppressing dissent and ideas that challenged the Communist Party’s authority. Censorship ensured only positive portrayals of the government and Marxist principles, often removing or altering content deemed critical or subversive. This created a controlled information environment, limiting public access to diverse viewpoints and shaping societal perceptions to align with state-approved narratives.