The article investigates how the 'On the Rise' magazine shaped national literature in the North Caucasus, suggesting a dual role in promoting and controlling literary expression.
Key Points
The magazine actively imposed Bolshevik ideological paradigms on emerging national writers, limiting their creative freedom.
Support for translations and literary-critical work fostered the growth of young national authors within ideological constraints.
A comparative-typological analysis uncovers both the achievements and shortcomings of Soviet cultural policies in the region.
The study highlights previously unused sources, providing new insights into the development of artistic literatures of the North Caucasus.