Monumental Propaganda as a Form of Ideological Influence. The Beginning of Implementation in the First Half of the 20th Century

Abstract

The Lenin Plan of Monumental Propaganda served as a starting point in the development of monumental art in our country. The plan aimed to demolish monuments of the tsarist period and to erect sculptures depicting famous people from the perspective of the Bolsheviks. Monumental propaganda was intended to participate in the formation of a new society, endowed with feelings of patriotism and pride, personal responsibility and determination, faith in the authorities and a bright future for the country. As part of the plan's implementation in the early years of Soviet power, dozens of monuments and memorial plaques were installed, reflecting the ideological direction of state building. The monumental compositions of that time, in part, became symbols of the era, expressing the ideals of socialism and shaping public opinion. The article examines the initial period of the implementation of monumental propaganda, the interaction of government bodies and officials, emerging problems and the decisions made in connection with the promotion of the plan. It emphasizes Lenin's personal participation in the initial stage of implementation and his interest, which allows us to conclude about the importance of monumental propaganda in the process of building a new state.