Soviet kobzars

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Soviet kobzars were stylised performers created to replace the traditional authentic kobzari who disappeared in the 1930's. They were often blind and some actually had contact with the authentic kobzari of the previous generation. Their repertoire rarely included censored verions for traditional repertoire and stylised works that praised the Soviet system and Soviet heroes. They include performers such as Yevhen Adamtsevych, Petro Huz', and Yehor Movchan.