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Who Will Beat Whom?: Soviet Popular Reception of the American National Exhibition in Moscow, 1959.

Authors :
REID, SUSAN E.
Source :
Kritika: Explorations in Russian & Eurasian History. Fall2008, Vol. 9 Issue 4, p855-904. 50p.
Publication Year :
2008

Abstract

The article offers information about the American National Exhibition (ANEM) held in Moscow, Soviet Union from July 25 to September 4, 1959. The exhibition demonstrated developments in science, technology and culture in both the countries. Exhibits at ANEM included a life-size model modern home of "the average American," a fully automated kitchen of the future, consumer goods, and cars. It attracted around 2,700,000 visitors.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1531023X
Volume :
9
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Kritika: Explorations in Russian & Eurasian History
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
35843469
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1353/kri.0.0030