ABSTRACT
The Soviet system, its fear, its guarantees, its expectations, its requirements and laws, were valued higher by its architects than the life that functioned along with it. Counter-culture is a problematic concept. There is a danger that it encapsulates and speaks for social phenomena that is strictly not associated with it. In the West, counter-culture generally refers to the ideology of the sixties that challenged the social conventions and institutions of the establishment. It is no secret that Gorbachev had initially encouraged the intelligentsia to express their opinions through the unhindered publication of articles and open debate. This led to the proliferation of discussion and expectation appeared prevalent at all levels of society. The display of opposition did not pass without a response. Musicians, as well as artists and writers were investigated. The power of humour and irony, the weapon of the unbeliever, is an on-going activity that is present in both Russian literature and society.
