American-Soviet Cultural Diplomacy

This book is the first full-length examination of a Soviet cultural diplomatic effort. In her work, McDaniel focuses on the key role that the Soviets assigned to the arts in transforming societies and demonstrates that the Soviets conceived of the arts as a kind of "artful warfare"; a valuable weapon in winning the Cold War.

Cadra Peterson McDaniel is assistant professor at Texas A&M University-Central Texas.

Dedication Transliteration and Translation Notes Acknowledgments Contents List of Photographs and Tables Introduction Chapter 1: Ideological Goodwill: American and Soviet Cultural Exchange Plans Chapter 2: Restricted Repertoire: Planning for the Bolshoi's 1959 Tour Chapter 3: The Class Struggle and Shakespeare: The Soviets' Interpretation of Romeo and Juliet Chapter 4: Imperial Communism: The Soviets' Reinterpretation of P. I. Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake Chapter 5: Preserving and Elevating the Classics: Giselle Chapter 6: State Approved Innovations: The Stone Flower Chapter 7: Soviet Highlights: The Very Eclectic Soviet Artistic Scene Chapter 8: Tempered Success: Ballet's Role in the Cold War Conclusion Bibliography Index