New Holiday in the Calendar of the Communist Regime: The Formation of the Czechoslovak Soviet Relationship Celebrations at the End of 1940s´ Cover Image

Nový sviatok v kalendári komunistického režimu: k formovaniu osláv Československo-sovietskeho vzťahu na konci 40. rokov 20. storočia
New Holiday in the Calendar of the Communist Regime: The Formation of the Czechoslovak Soviet Relationship Celebrations at the End of 1940s´

Author(s): Zuzana Hasarová
Subject(s): History
Published by: Univerzita Konštantína Filozofa v Nitre, Filozofická fakulta
Keywords: Days Of Czechoslovak¬ Soviet Friendship; Union Of Czechoslovak¬ Soviet Friendship; Celebrations; Festivities; National Narrative; Ideology

Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with the preparations for the celebration of the Czechoslovak¬ Soviet friendship. Highlighted is particular the year 1949, beginning of the tradition. Discussed are the initial ideas about the content and form of celebration. Analysed are changes in comparism to the initial idea and offered are interpretations of possible causes. Explained is the ideological background of the festivities and its official interpretation by governmental representatives. Article referred also to the main organiser of the event, the Union of Czechoslovak¬ Soviet Friendship, and analyses it in the context of the political situation.

  • Issue Year: 20/2016
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 135-160
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: Slovak