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Explore the secret world of bone music in 1950s Soviet Russia, where vinyl records were smuggled and Western music was pressed onto x-ray films, defying government censorship and bridging cultural gaps.
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- During the Cold War, there was a high demand for Western music in the Soviet Union, leading to the creation of handmade records cut on X-ray film.
- The production and purchase of bone records were considered serious offenses by the Soviet government, with potential punishments including prison sentences.
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Demand for Western cultural products during the Cold War
During the Cold War, there was a high demand for Western cultural products in the Soviet Union, including music and art. Russians craved expressions of creativity and artistry, particularly Western music like jazz and rock and roll.
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