"Sadism is an exclusively Soviet devil" is a book that reveals the topic of sadism through the visual and literary culture of the Soviet Union. The author analyzes how the ideological foundations of communism and Soviet power influenced the formation and expression of sadistic traits in various spheres of life, starting from literature and art, and ending with political repression. The book highlights not only the phenomenon of sadism as a psychological and sociocultural category, but also its specific implementation under the conditions of a totalitarian regime. Readers will find in this work deep reflections on the relationship between politics, morality and psychology in the context of the Soviet reality.