In 1979, Khrennikov publicly denounced Denisov and other experimental composers in a public address to the composer's union, and similar attacks surfaced in state-sponsored media like Pravda. Despite facing clear opposition in the Communist party, the prestige of the Soviet avant-garde only grew both domestically and abroad.
In 1979, Khrennikov publicly criticized Denisov and other experimental composers at a composer's union meeting, and similar attacks appeared in state-controlled media like Pravda. Despite facing opposition from within the Communist party, the Soviet avant-garde maintained its prestige both domestically and internationally.