Soviet ritualism and positive image of paganism as elements of antireligious propaganda
In this article the author gives an overview of the history of new socialist (Soviet) rituals, as well as tries to determine the consequence of this cultural phenomenon. In the second part of the article the author tries to prove, by the example of some of the art works of the Soviet era, the intent of forming positive image of the pagan religion in Soviet art and science as means to deal with the Orthodox tradition.