Sources on the topic of socio-cultural processes of the "thaw" period 1953-1964 (based on the materials of Kuibyshev and the Kuibyshev region)

The purpose of this article is to establish the range of historical sources necessary for studying the problem of socio-cultural processes of the "thaw" period of 1953-1964, which took place in Kuibyshev and the Kuibyshev region. The authors systematize historical sources on this issue, give them a brief description and recommendations for use. Despite the regional boundaries of the problem, research on this topic is impossible without attracting materials from other regions, especially from the "capitals": Moscow and Leningrad. Thus, the party and government records, especially the protocols of the ideological commissions, are of great importance. Materials from the following archives are recommended for active involvement on all-Union issues: GARF, RGALI; on local issues: TSGASO, SOGASPI. Interesting information can provide an analysis of memoirs and memories (especially artists), we recommend that you consider the sources of personal origin in comparison: "Metropolitan - local". The researcher should also pay attention to attracting cultural works, especially cinematography, as sources: despite the complexity of analyzing such sources, they can deepen the General understanding of the problem. However, the main type of sources on the topic of socio-cultural processes is the local-level periodical press. In addition to reflecting the official orders of the government and the party, it also reflects the perception of these orders. The Newspapers of the studied period publish articles about all the most important social and cultural events of the city and region, as well as interviews and appeals of both administrative figures and ordinary citizens.