.....Art belongs to the people.Its roots should be deeply implanted in the very thick of the labouring masses.It should be understood and loved by these masses.It must stir to activity and the art instincts within them.
Should we serve exquisite sweet cake to a small minority while the worker and peasant masses are in need of black bread?.....
For art to get closer to the people and the people to art we must start by raising general education and cultural standards.
Lenin (On Literature and Art)
