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The Kolkhoz Meeting, Early 1930s
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The Kolkhoz Meeting, Early 1930s
The Kolkhoz Meeting, Early 1930s. Private Collection
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Collectivisation Collectivisation Campaign Collectivization Defamation Dekulakization Denunciation Farmer Individual Peasant Kulak Kulaks Politic Political Agitation Political Repression Propaganda Socialism Socialist Realism Socrealism Soviet Soviet Art Soviet Political Agitation Art Soviet Union Stalinism Ussr
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The Kolkhoz Meeting, Early 1930s - A Glimpse into Soviet Union's Collective Farming Revolution
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. This print captures a pivotal moment in the history of the Soviet Union during the early 1930s. Titled "The Kolkhoz Meeting" this painting, part of a private collection, offers us a glimpse into an era marked by radical social and political changes. Depicting a family of farmers gathered together with other villagers, this artwork symbolizes the collectivization campaign that swept across Russia under Stalin's regime. The image reflects the government's push to transform individual peasants into collective farmers or kolkhozniks as part of their socialist agenda. With its vibrant colors and meticulous brushstrokes, this piece falls within the genre of socrealism - Soviet political agitation art aimed at promoting socialism and denouncing any opposition. It serves as both propaganda and historical documentation of an era characterized by immense societal transformation. Notably absent from this scene are kulaks - wealthy peasants who were often targeted for defamation and persecution during collectivization efforts. Their absence suggests either their forced removal or submission to the new system. As we gaze upon this oil on canvas masterpiece, we are reminded of how politics can shape art and vice versa. This anonymous work stands as a testament to an era marred by political repression but also highlights how fine art images can be used to convey powerful messages about society, history, and ideology.
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