Stiliagi and Soviet Masculinities, 1945-2010: Fashion as Dissent

This book explores the Stiliagi, the Soviet Union’s first youth subculture from the late 1940s to the 1960s. It examines their Western-influenced fashion, love of jazz, and defiance of Soviet norms, revealing how they challenged traditional masculinity and reshaped Soviet cultural identity. Through rigorous research, it offers insight into their lasting impact on Soviet and Post-Soviet culture.

Alla Myzelev is an Associate Professor of Art History and Museum Studies State University of New York at Geneseo