For more than 30 years, the former Soviet Union was the primary economic, political, and military supporter of the Cuban Revolution under the leadership of Fidel Castro. The systematic exaltation of the Soviet ideal in all aspects of life was crucial to the construction of socialism in Cuba, particularly following the victory in the U.S.-backed Bay of Pigs invasion in 1961. In this context, several magazines from the USSR, translated into Spanish, played a fundamental and ideologically controlled role in showcasing the achievements and challenges of the “brother country” across key areas of knowledge. However, “during the period between 1986 and 1989—the three decisive years of perestroika and glasnost—there was a radical shift in the Soviet Union's cultural influence in Cuba,” according to Rafael Rojas. My presentation seeks to outline some of the most problematic topics for the Cuban government addressed in the 1988 issues of the magazine Sputnik, which ultimately led to its ban on the island the following year.