Censorship of the field of culture in the MSSR in the 60s-70s of the 20th century: Archival data

This study examines restrictions on publications, which existed during 1960-70s in MSSR. It is based on previously unpublished materials from the National Archives of the Republic of Moldova, Fund 3902, General Directorate for the Protection of State Secrets and the Press attached to the Council of Ministers of the Moldavian SSR. The research purpose is to highlight the „errors”, which were „discovered” in these publications. It also aims to analyze the reasons, which could undermine the socialist state ideology. The study traces the circumstances of these restrictions and persons who were involved in these cases.