Kiev opera house Shevchenko

The transcript discusses the Soviet state's support for the arts, particularly opera and ballet, as a means of providing relief from life's hardships. It highlights the traditional excellence of Russians in these fields and describes a performance at the Kiev State Opera House, featuring a renowned Ukrainian ballerina.

What does the state consider as part of its wisdom?

• Providing citizens with various means of relief

• Building more factories

• Increasing military strength

• Expanding agricultural lands

Which art forms receive special encouragement and support in the Soviet Union?

• Painting and Sculpture

• Opera and Ballet

• Literature and Poetry

• Cinema and Theatre

Where is the Kiev State Opera House located?

• Kiev

• Odessa

• St. Petersburg

• Moscow

Under which regime was the Kiev State Opera House built?

• Democratic

• Soviet

• Tsarist

• Communist

Who is Vassilieva in the context of the Kiev State Opera House?

• A celebrated prima ballerina

• A distinguished playwright

• A renowned conductor

• A famous opera singer