1917-1941 - Public Celebrations

• The Soviet government made use of public celebrations to mobilise the population.
• Celebrations of the anniversary of the October Revolution became large government managed events.
• There were other achievements the government used as a source of pride in the Soviet state such as the achievements of the Five Year Plans and public events were used to celebrate them.
• Successful expeditions to the Arctic and northern Russia in search of gold and oil were part of a theme which struck a chord with many Soviet citizens - the triumph of technology over nature.
• The aviators who flew over the North Pole were greeted by Stalin as conquering heroes.