Communism and Folklore (original) (raw)

The paper explores the concept of communism in relation to folklore, elaborating on its dual meaning for Western and Russian audiences. It examines the historical context of folklore during the Soviet era, outlining the impact of political ideology on folklore studies and documenting the struggles and contributions of folklorists under the regime. The analysis also highlights important works and figures in Soviet folkloristics, emphasizing the ideological transformations that occurred post-Stalin.