Glavlit

Glavlit was the central censorship office established in the Soviet Union in 1922. Its primary function was to control all printed materials and performing arts, ensuring adherence to the Communist Party's ideology. While Lenin initially allowed some creative freedom for writers and artists who cooperated with the regime, Glavlit's overarching authority meant that overt political dissent was suppressed. This system of state control over information and propaganda was a hallmark of Soviet cultural policy, aiming to shape public opinion and maintain party dominance.12