Страницы Русской Поэзии XVIII-XX вв.

Released by the state-owned Soviet record label Melodiya in 1981, this recording is part of the extensive 'Pages of Russian Poetry of the 18th-20th Centuries' series. These records were produced as part of a centralized cultural effort to document and preserve the canonical works of Russian literature through spoken-word performances by prominent actors and poets, serving both educational purposes and the preservation of Soviet cultural heritage.

The record highlights the work of Vladimir Mayakovsky, a central figure of the Russian Futurist movement and a definitive voice of the early Soviet era. The selection draws from his revolutionary poetry, capturing the strident, rhythmic, and avant-garde style that defined his legacy. As a product of the late Soviet period, the production is characteristic of Melodiya's scholarly approach to literary archiving, focusing on high-fidelity vocal delivery to convey the visceral impact of Mayakovsky's original intent.