hi! there's lots of room for more input on this, but with regards to your first question, there have been a few interesting related posts. Check these out for the previous discussions:

During the Cold War, did the Soviets have their own James Bond character in the media? A hero who fought the capitalist pigs of the West for the good of Mother Russia.

Did the USSR and other countries have a "Superman," or other related type icons.

What were movies like in Soviet Russia during the Cold War?

and, for general interest, this section from the FAQ*

What did Soviets think ... of the Cold War

*see the link on the sidebar or the wiki tab