In Soviet Russia,it was a common practice to edit old photographs to reflect the current political mood,and to treat the doctored photos as representations of reality,rather than modifications of it.for example,Stalin's friends who turned into his enemies were cut out of pictures with him.These pictures were examples of:

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The practice of editing old photographs to reflect the current political mood and treating the doctored photos as representations of reality is an example of simulacrum. Simulacrum means a representation or imitation of a person or thing, often with an altered or exaggerated portrayal, intended to create a particular image or perception. This practice was used to manipulate people's perception of reality and create a false sense of history. It was not an example of spin doctors, opinion leaders, or a free press.

In Soviet Russia,it Was a Common Practice to Edit Old