Narrative-thematic painting defines a crossing of traditional genres of painting (domestic, historical, battle, composite portrait, landscape, etc.), which originated in the Soviet art criticism and art practice of the 1930s. Contributed to the creation of large-scale works on socially important themes (Revolution, Civil and subsequently the Great Patriotic War, construction of socialist cities and countryside work, struggle for peace, etc.), with a clear storyline and action plot, usually depicted in a multi-figure composition. Regardless of whether the composition is based on past or contemporary material, the main role is given to the subject (hero or antihero), the relationships of different characters are very distinct (usually a conflicting collision), not to mention apparent psychological emphases, identifiable ideas aimed to mobilize public opinion. .. Quote from the site of the Russian Academy of Arts
