Politics of Accommodation: Fascist and Soviet Youth Camps

This lecture delves into the contrasting politics behind the design and purpose of children's holiday camps in Italy under Mussolini's fascist regime and the youth pioneer camps in the Soviet Union. It explores the architectural and ideological differences between the two systems, highlighting the emphasis on nationalism and military preparation in the fascist colonies, and the focus on collective education and social skills development in the Soviet pioneer camps. The lecture analyzes the spatial organization, hierarchy, and cultural implications of the dormitories in both types of camps, shedding light on how architecture was used as a tool for indoctrination and education within these political contexts.