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Samizdats
Translation of "samizdats" into Russian
samizdat
Nounsamizdats
pl
samizdat
samizdats pl
Can function both as an uncountable mass noun (the practice) and a countable noun (a clandestine publication).
Under Soviet rule, dissidents relied on samizdat to circulate forbidden manuscripts.
При советской власти диссиденты полагались на самиздат, чтобы распространять запрещённые рукописи.
Definitions
samizdat
Noun
The clandestine writing, copying, and distribution of literature or other media banned by the authorities, especially in the former Soviet Union and other communist states.
Under Soviet rule, dissidents relied on samizdat to circulate forbidden manuscripts.
A text or other item that is produced and circulated through such clandestine means.
The poet’s latest collection appeared only as a samizdat passed hand-to-hand among students.
samizdat
Adjective
Produced, distributed, or characteristic of samizdat.
She owned a small library of samizdat publications smuggled out of Moscow.