Victory meant the validation of a political and economic system. This was both a reflection of and an enhancement of Cold War culture. Class Discussion on these questions Activity Students are to be told to take note of the feelings, attitudes, passions of the players and spectators. Also, take note of the negative feelings expressed about the Soviet system Students are to watch the following two videos. Analyse the inflammatory remarks made during the videos.
Most students have a high degree of interest in sports.
This makes such a topic a terrific motivator in the study of Cold War culture. Sports speak to the human element of history. The athletes were not political figures. And yet, they played a very large role in the building and maintenance of Cold War culture. The feelings and attitudes of the players matched those of the society they were competing for.