ATHEISTIC WORK AND EVERYDAY RELIGIOUS PRACTICES IN THE KABARDIAN ASSR IN THE 40S-50S OF THE 20TH CENTURY

The article deals with the features of the implementation of atheistic work in one of the republics of the North Caucasus - the Kabardian ASSR in the 40s-50s of the 20th century. The main directions of implementation of this work are analyzed: 1) indirect-atheistic work using the mass media available at that time; 2) direct-work carried out by direct communication of propagandists-agitators with the audience on the ground. A general description of the features of the implementation of atheistic work in this period, the techniques and methods used for this purpose, is given. The emphasis is placed on the widespread dissemination of natural science views to the masses, together with the foundations of Marxism-Leninism, as opposed to religious ideas. The paper points out a number of key problematic issues that reduced the quality and effectiveness of the field atheist work carried out - the lack of specialists, excessive focus on mass participation, lack of targeting...