Author(s): Helmut Müller-Enbergs
Publication name: Romanian Intelligence Studies Review
Publisher name: Mihai Viteazul National Intelligence Academy
Publication type: Journal article
Publication date: June 30, 2016
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Issue/ Volume: 15/2016
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Abstract
On 6 July 1971, Ceaușescu announced his Chinese influenced intentions
to the members of the political Executive Committee. The „Cultural Revolution”
which he now sought to bring to Romania, and which would subsequently put its
stamp on the cultural climate of the Seventies in that country, represented the
purposeful annihilation of all artistic and cultural life. In its stead, popular
culture was preferred. 1977 was a year characterised by manifold insurrections
by writers, artists, ethnic minorities and social subcultures such as the miners in
Romania. In the end, the Conducător and his Communist Party used the
Securitate as an instrument to rid themselves of their adversaries.
Keywords: Ceaușescu’s World, 1977, „Cultural Revolution”, Securitate.
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