In which year was Shostakovich's work denounced under the Zhdanov Doctrine?
1948
1956
1962
1975
Answer
Shostakovich's work was denounced in 1948 under the Zhdanov Doctrine, a policy enacted by the Soviet government that dictated the content and style of artistic works. This had lasting professional consequences for Shostakovich.
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