Among the many successes of the Soviet Union were inaugural space flightmdash;ahead of the United Statesmdash;and many other triumphs related to aviation. Aviators and cosmonauts enjoyed heroic status in the Soviet Union; and provided supports of the Soviet project with iconic figures which could be used to bolster the regimersquo;s visions; self-confidence; and the image of itself as forward looking and futuristic. This book explores how the themes of aviation and space flight have been depicted in film; animation; art; architecture; and digital media. Incorporating many illustrations; the book covers a wide range of subjects; including the representations of heroes; the construction of myths; and the relationship between visual art forms and Soviet/Russian culture and society.
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