SCREEN AND REVOLUTION: CINEMA IN THE FORMATION OF SOVIET IDEOLOGY IN THE 1920-1930

This article examines the role of cinema in the formation of Soviet ideology during the 1920s and 1930s. The study analyzes the development of Soviet cinematic art, its ideological functions, and its influence on social consciousness. Special attention is paid to montage techniques, revolutionary themes, and the works of prominent directors such as Dziga Vertov, Sergei Eisenstein, and Vsevolod Pudovkin. The article demonstrates how cinema served as an effective tool for promoting revolutionary ideas and shaping Soviet societal values.