Many of his compositions , written under the strictures of the Soviet system , are paeans to Soviet life and Communist heroes as prescribed by state authority .
Despite his alcoholism , Popov produced many works for orchestra , including six completed symphonies .
Many of Popov 's compositions , written under the strictures of the Soviet system , are paeans to Soviet life and Communist heroes as prescribed by state authority .
Despite his alcoholism , Popov produced many works for orchestra , including six completed symphonies .