What type of censorship practices did Rāutu introduce during his tenure?
"Processing" and "unmasking"
Public exile
Book burning
Internet censorship
Answer
"Processing" involved screening incoming mail and telegrams for any potentially offensive material. "Unmasking" was the practice of removing any references to ethnic minorities, in particular the Roma, from newspapers, books, and other publications. Both practices were intended to prevent any negative portrayal of the Soviet Union and its policies.
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