The book by Professor S.A. Muratova dispels the prejudice that many people have that “real” television began in the post-Soviet era. Comparison of eras allows the reader to trace the history of gains and losses of Soviet television. The author’s regular articles and reviews were published from the mid-60s – the time of the first perestroika on the air and the bold attempts of the new muse to become the great continuer of all arts. Publications of the 80s and 90s reflect the state of Soviet broadcasting, which offered a different system of values. The second edition of the book introduces the author’s speeches in recent years and concerns the current period of broadcasting evolution.
The book by Professor S.A. Muratova dispels the prejudice that many people have that “real” television began in the post-Soviet era. Comparison of eras allows the reader to trace the history of gains and losses of Soviet television. The author’s regular articles and reviews were published from the mid-60s – the time of the first perestroika on the air and the bold attempts of the new muse to become the great continuer of all arts. Publications of the 80s and 90s reflect the state of Soviet broadcasting, which offered a different system of values. The second edition of the book introduces the author’s speeches in recent years and concerns the current period of broadcasting evolution.
Moscow University Press
