GRNTI 77.01 Общие вопросы физической культуры и спорта
The purpose of the study is to identify the components and characteristics of the image of the Soviet Union and its athletes based on publications in domestic periodicals. Research methods: the content analysis method was used to systematize publications of periodical print media dedicated to the 1952 Olympic Games. For a more accurate interpretation of the use of specific statements in different texts, the discourse analysis method was employed. Research results and conclusions. Key points contained in the publications of the Soviet central and local periodicals regarding the 1952 Olympic Games have been identified. The main characteristics of the image of the Soviet state and its athletes have been revealed, related not only to achieving high sports results but also to addressing foreign policy objectives in the context of the Cold War. It has been established that the Soviet periodical press, being one of the main sources of information in the early 1950s, was used as an important tool for shaping the image of the USSR as a global sports power in the mass consciousness of citizens.
Olympic Games, sports, periodical press, "Cold War", patriotism, USSR, Finland
1. (1952), “Before the Olympic Games”, Sovetsky Sport, July 5, p. 7.
2. (1952), “Before the first starts”, Sovetsky Sport, July 17, p. 4.
3. (1952), “Five days in Helsinki”, Sovetsky Sport, July 5, p. 7.
4. Dedkov N., Sagatelian, M. (1952), “Defeat of American soccer”, Izvestia, July 17, p. 4.
5. Novoskoltsev V. (1952), “Major defeat for U.S. soccer players”, Pravda, July 17, p. 4.
6. (1952), “Meeting of Soviet and Yugoslav soccer players”, Kuzbass, July 22, p. 4.
7. (1952), “Before the International Olympic Games”, Kuzbass, July 19, p. 4.
8. (1952), “Victory of Soviet soccer players”, Kuzbass, July 17, p. 4.
9. (1952), “On the eve of the Olympic Games. The defeat of American soccer”, Kuzbass, July 18, p. 4.
10. (1952), “Intention of the USA to use the Olympic Games for its reactionary purposes”, Sovetsky Sport, July 15, p. 4.
11. (1952), “To turn the Olympic Games into a holiday of peace”, Pravda, July 18, p. 4.
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14. (1952), “Gold medals of Soviet wrestlers”, Sovetsky Sport, July 24, p. 4.
15. Novoskoltsev V. (1952), “New successes of Soviet athletes”, Pravda, July 24, p. 4.
16. (1952), “Triumph of Soviet gymnasts”, Sovetsky Sport, July 24, p. 1.
17. (1952), “Yuri Tyukalov – Olympic champion”, Sovetsky Sport, July 24, p. 4.
18. Novoskoltsev V. (1952), “After five days of competition the athletes of the Soviet Union are in first place”, Pravda, July 26, p. 4.
19. Polyakov D. (1952), “Victory of Ivan Udodov”, Sovetsky Sport, August 2, p. 3.
20. (1952), “New All-Union records”, Sovetsky Sport, July 31, p. 3.
21. (1952), “Statement of the head of the Soviet sports delegation in Helsinki”, Izvestia, August 2, p. 4.
22. (1952), “Statement of the head of the Soviet sports delegation in Helsinki”, Sovetsky Sport, August 2, p. 4.
23. (1952), “Evaluation with hindsight”, Sovetsky Sport, July 31, p. 4–5.
24. (1952), “Finnish press about partiality of some judges at the Olympic Games”, Sovetsky Sport, August 2, p. 4.
25. (1952), “Diary of the Olympic Games”, Komsomolets Kuzbassa, August 1, p. 4.
26. (1952), “Diary of the Olympic Games”, Komsomolets Kuzbassa, August 3, p. 4.
27. (1952), “Statement of the head of the Soviet sports delegation in Helsinki”, Kuzbass, August 3, p. 4.
28. (1952), “Facts of biased assessment of refereeing”, Kuzbass, August 2, p. 4.
29. (1952), “Outstanding success of Soviet athletes (review of foreign press)”, Sovetsky Sport, July 31, p. 5.
30. (1952), “Congress of the International Rowing Federation”, Sovetsky Sport, August 2, p. 5.
31. (1952), “Congress of the International Swimming Federation”, Sovetsky Sport, August 7, p. 4.
32. (1952), “At the Congress of the International Football Federation”, Sovetsky Sport, August 9, p. 6.
33. (1952), “On the results of the Fifteenth International Olympic Games”, Pravda, August 6, p. 4.
34. (1952), “On the results of the Fifteenth International Olympic Games”, Izvestia, August 6, p. 4.
35. (1952), “On the results of the Fifteenth International Olympic Games”, Sovetsky Sport, August 7, p. 1.
36. (1952), “On the results of the Fifteenth International Olympic Games”, Kuzbass, August 8, p. 4.
37. (1952), “Victory of Soviet athletes”, Sovetsky Sport, August 5, p. 1.
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40. (1952), “The success of the case is decided by modern training”, Sovetsky Sport, August 2, p. 1.
41. Dedkov N., Sagatelian M. (1952), “Closing of the XV International Olympic Games”, Izvestia, August 5, p. 4.
42. (1952), “A rally of many thousands in defense of peace”, Sovetsky Sport, August 5, p. 1.
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