Is the painting, by a contemporary Soviet artist, meant to be satirical?

"Three Soviet artists on the present needs of Soviet art."

The group introduced a sound and lyrics that no other Soviet artist before them was able or willing to produce.

In the 1960s, there was growing interest among Soviet artists in linocut.

And let me again refer to a Soviet artist, a poet, again, one of the world's greatest.

As an official Soviet artist, his work was well received and widely exhibited.

Stalin's rule of terror had serious effects on all Soviet artists.

Many of these artworks were made by former Soviet artists now living in the diaspora.

It would also show the famous Soviet artists to the capitalist West.

I like it," another Soviet artist said, "but it's just a little too simple for me.