Tag #Soviet Teenagers

How did the diaries of Soviet teenagers reflect both the acceptance of collectivist ideology and the pursuit of individual identity?

The diaries reveal a generation of Soviet teenagers grappling with the pressures of Stalinism while striving for individual expression. Limited avenues for self-discovery led to an intense focus on writing as a means to both conform and assert individuality, highlighting the nuanced relationship between societal expectations and personal identity in a totalitarian regime.