Antireligious agitation and propaganda in 1920s: its forms, experience and effectiveness (on the materials of the Baikal region)

Based on the documents of the state archives of the Republic of Buryatia, Irkutsk Region and Zabaikalsk Region, the article examines formation and development of antireligious agitation and propaganda in 1920s. On the definite examples the article also reveals variety of forms and methods of the activities: from lectures, debates, political meetings, processions, demonstrations, plays and carnivals to antireligious days, weeks, actions, campaigns, etc. The author shows difficulties in organizational and staffing support of antireligious activities.