Organization of political work with the population of Siberia during the Great Patriotic War

The article is devoted to the complex analysis of the ideological work with the population and servicemen of Siberia during the Great Patriotic War. The aim is to reveal the specifics, forms, methods and content of the ideological influence in the strategically important rear region. On the basis of the analysis of the archival materials and scientific literature the activity of the party state bodies, political departments of the Siberian and Transbaikal MilitaryDistricts, institutions of culture and art, public organizations has been considered. The scale of agitation and propaganda, cultural and patronage work, evolution of ideological content is shown. The development of the Red Army amateur activities and differentiation of ideological approaches to agitation of various groups of the population has been shown. The conclusion about the key role of ideological factor in mobilizing the Siberians to fight with the enemy and achieve Victory has been made.