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Did Bulat Okudzhava's songs contain overt political messages?

  • Yes, regularly

  • No, they were never overtly political

  • Yes, but they were censored

  • Only in his early career

Answer

Bulat Okudzhava's songs were not overtly political. While they were often critical of the Soviet government, Okudzhava did not openly express his political views in his music. Instead, he used allegory and metaphor to convey his message. This allowed him to avoid censorship and reach a wider audience.
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