Stalin was incredibly controlling of what music was written by composers and heard by the people of the Soviet Union, why do you think he felt the
need to control music? What do you think he gained from doing so?

To ensure political security of his administration and himself in general and to ensure nothing contradictory to the beliefs of Stalin was to be in the music itself. It also had to fit the “vibe” of the era in the Soviet Union. Victorious and upbeat compositions were looked upon favourably, rather than sad and depressing songs. Trying to boost morale.

He developed the concept of linear perspective, and he had the ability to solve architectural problems using mathematics.