14. Censorship of ‘Cosmopolitan’ and Noble Cultures
White Russians often championed Western, ‘bourgeois’ art, literature, and customs. In response, the USSR implemented strict censorship and attacks on so-called ‘cosmopolitan’ influences, targeting intellectuals and artists accused of promoting foreign ideologies. This approach mirrored the Chinese Cultural Revolution’s efforts to eradicate ‘old’ ideas, customs, and culture, aiming to reshape society according to revolutionary ideals. (britannica.com)
