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Soviet Newsreel (1961)

1961 · Short film · 10 min

Synopsis

This Soviet newsreel, presented in Russian, shows some of the news events of the Khrushchev era. Narrator: Decisions taken at the 22 Congress of Lenin’s Party will always be significant for our history. Military divisions are taking part in the parade on Red Square to commemorate the 44th Anniversary of the Great October. Secretary of Defense of USSR, Marshall Malinowski, congratulated the soldiers, all the Soviet people, and foreign guests on the 44th Anniversary of the Great October Socialist Revolution. (01.05) Divisions are marching triumphantly. (01.40) Personnel assets of the Navy are always ready to fulfill their sacred duty with honor. Missile corps, the most powerful force of the Soviet Army, are at the parade. Soviet fighters are provided with the best weapons and machinery in the world that is capable of destroying any aggressor if one attempts to attack our Motherland. (02.20) Athletes are entering Red Square. They form a large number 22 (XXII), the symbol of the Congress, and the word ‘Lenin’ which is so dear to every Soviet person’s heart. Columns of Moscow workers step into Red Square. They wholeheartedly welcome the leaders of the Communist Party, the Soviet Government, and foreign guests. (03.10) Workers of factories and plants of Moscow, construction workers, and students-to-be cross the square. They are ready to realize the decisions of the 22 Congress of the Communist Party. (03.40) A celebratory demonstration of Moscow workers is a vivid proof of the…

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Running time
10 minutes
Language
English
Collection
Ephemeral Films

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