Try sometime to just listen to it for what's there, and to remember that the vast majority of people are just like you and me. Most Russian people who are stirred by the beautifully haunting melody and harmonies have as much contempt for the Soviets as you and I do.
You might enjoy watching this high-watermark of Mao worship, since you can disassociate the art and the regime. It has great tunes, great sets and costumes and great choreography. As one reviewer said, “One of the very best unintentional comedies ever filmed.” I also heard that the musicians playing western instruments were killed for that sole reason during the Cultural Revolution. Enjoy!
http://www.archive.org/details/The_East_is_Red