Union of Soviet Writers

The Union of Soviet Writers was an official organization established in 1932 to oversee and control literary activities in the Soviet Union. It aimed to promote socialist realism, a state-approved style, and ensure writers' works aligned with government policies. Membership was often mandatory for professional writers, and the organization served as a conduit for censorship and ideological guidance. While it supported some talented authors, it also restricted creative freedom by enforcing political orthodoxy and suppressing dissenting voices, making it a key instrument in the Soviet state's cultural and ideological control.