The Soviet Union: A New Look

Traces the significant historical and political events and influences which shaped contemporary social and political life in the Soviet Union. Examines the pervasiveness and impact of the political structure on various careers and occupations and explores lifestyles within the context of profession and geographic locale. Points out that the size of the USSR is reflected in the cultural diversity of its citizens., Made during several trips to the Soviet Union in the late 1970's, the film opens with an animated sequence which sets the stage for rare newsreel footage of life under the Czars followed by historical material shot by Julian Bryan in the 1930's. The fact that this vast country is made up of such diverse areas such as Siberia, Central Asia and Europe, is reflected in the great variety of its citizens and the wide range of climate, customs, dress and background. Schools, factories, artists at work and a family in Moscow are shown. A glimpse is given of the role of women in the Soviet Union.
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