Communism Collection (#2)

Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867)
Karl Marx (1818-1883). German philosopher, political theorist, and socialist revolutionary. Das Kapital, also called Capital (1867). A Critique of Political Economy (1867)

John Maclean, Scottish teacher and revolutionary socialist
John Maclean (1879-1923), Scottish schoolteacher and revolutionary Marxist socialist. He was imprisoned for his opposition to the First World War, and lost his teaching post

Classroom of a Soviet school, Moscow, 1946 (b / w photo)
7200757 Classroom of a Soviet school, Moscow, 1946 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Classroom in School no 70, Sverdlov District, Moscow, USSR)

Cover of the Communist Party Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, first edition
GIA4800259 Cover of the Communist Party Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels, first edition, London 1848 (30 pages)

Action against Communists - Eight leaders arrested. Date: 1925

The Red Guard entering the Kremlin, Moscow, on 2 November 1917, 1920s (colour litho)
5232234 The Red Guard entering the Kremlin, Moscow, on 2 November 1917, 1920s (colour litho) by Meshkov, Wassily (1867-1946) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soviet leader Vladmir Lenin in Gorki, early 1920s (colour litho)
5232135 Soviet leader Vladmir Lenin in Gorki, early 1920s (colour litho) by Brodsky, Isaak Israilevich (1883-1939) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soviet leader Vladmir Lenin in Gorki)

Political parades clash in a Russian street
Two rival political parades clash in a Russian street during the Revolutionary period, resulting in many casualties. Date: circa 1917

The storming of the winter palace in st, petersburg during the great october revolution 1917

Soviet troops marching during a parade celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the October Revolution, in Moscow
MOSCOW: MILITARY PARADE. Soviet troops marching during a parade celebrating the 52nd anniversary of the October Revolution, in Moscow, 7 November 1969

State Bank of the USSR, 1939
Registering the deposits of Soviet workers in the State Bank of the U.S.S.R in 1939. On the right, depositors can be seen at a counter waiting their turn while men

Admiral Aleksandr Kolchak, Russian naval commander
Admiral Aleksandr Vasiliyevich Kolchak (1874-1920), Russian naval commander during the First World War, polar explorer, and leader of the anti-communist White forces during the Russian Civil War

Shanghai China wonderful skyline with modern skyscrapers by river at night from above in Shanghai China

Mao statue in Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China
A large statue of Chairman Mao Tse Dong in Zhongshan Square (once called Red Flag Square) at Shenyang, Liaoning Province, China

Americans in Russia
American troops are sent to Vladivostok to safeguard U.S. interests there : Americans will have a deep-seated terror of communism for decades to come

Russian Poster Ca 1917
Revolutionary poster showing a raised arm holding a rifle against a backdrop of armed revolutionaries on the steps of a building

Anti-Bourgeois Poster
A big brave communist worker fixes a poster on a wall while a contemptible little bourgeois capitalist in his top hat cowers in fear

Lenins arrival in St Petersburg, Russia, 1917 (litho)
5231613 Lenins arrival in St Petersburg, Russia, 1917 (litho) by Moravov, Alexander Viktorovich (1878-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lenins arrival in St Petersburg, Russia, 1917)

We Will Beat the Enemy with our Bolshevik Harvest Gathering, 1941 (lithograph)
FIA5405776 We Will Beat the Enemy with our Bolshevik Harvest Gathering, 1941 (lithograph) by Sittaro, Alexei Gumbertovich (1906-1942); 70x50 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow

Meeting of the Red Army and the Battalion of Mt. Taichan
CHT225142 Meeting of the Red Army and the Battalion of Mt. Taichan, scene from an oratorio glorifying Mao and the Long March staged in France in 1971 (photo) by French Photographer

Score sheet for the song L Internationale, c. 1900 (colour litho)
CHT207089 Score sheet for the song L Internationale, c.1900 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Vulcan Bomber squadron. 1964

Entrance to the Moscow Metro, USSR. Date: 1986

Children on a sledge, Gorki Park, Moscow, USSR. Date: 1986

V, i, lenin with parley christensen, 1920 usa presidential candidate representing the farmer labor party, meeting in his study in moscow, november of 1921

Lenin in moscow on march 2-6, 1919

A banner of lenin on the side of a building overlooking two elderly women sitting on a park bench in leningrad, ussr, 1960s

Vietnamese flags and portraits of Ho Chi Minh in a tourist shop, Hanoi, Vietnam, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Nikita khrushchev speaking from the rostrum of the 3rd soviet writers congress, long live soviet writers, loyal assistants of our party in the upbuilding of communism

Monument to joseph stalin in front of the mechanization pavillion of the all-union agricultural exhibit in moscow, 1941

Soviet tanks during a tactical exercise, 2 July 1978
SOVIET TANKS, 1978. Soviet tanks during a tactical exercise, 2 July 1978

Communist Group 1984
A smartly-dressed group of boys and girls, the Red Pioneers, a communist youth organisation, Irktusk, USSR

May Day marchers with Cuban flags, Plaza de la Revolucion, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Bronze figures of a Russian and a Ukrainian worker holding aloft the Soviet Order of Friendship of Peoples, Friendship of the Peoples Monument, Khreschaty Park, Kiev, Ukraine, Europe

Red book of Mao sold at souvenir stand, Daxu historical town, Guilin, Guangxi Province, China, Asia

Communism in Russia 1934
Standing by to hoist the flag when Europe turns communist may mean a long wait, but at least its a steady job!

Kpd Poster 1919
You are invited to vote Communist (KPD = Kommunistische Partei Deutschlands, formerly the Spartakusbund) in the German elections

Poster; Peace
MEN AND WOMEN, LET US SAFEGUARD PEACE ! Cosmonaut Gagarin is permitted to utter a politically innocuous statement

American reporter, writer and revolutionary john reed in moscow, around 1917-18

Che Guevara Mural Painting, Centro Habana, Havana, La Habana Province, Cuba

Che Guevara Portrait in Varadero, Matanzas Province, Cuba

Karl Marx, 1930 (print)
8915448 Karl Marx, 1930 (print) by Friedrich, Otto (1862-1937); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna, Austria; (add.info.: Marx, Karl)

Lenin giving a speech to Vsevobuch servicemen on the first anniversary of the foundation of the Soviet armed forces
LSE4317937 Lenin giving a speech to Vsevobuch servicemen on the first anniversary of the foundation of the Soviet armed forces, Red Square, Moscow, 25th May 1919 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Lenin addressing vsevobuch troops on red square in moscow on may 25, 1919. - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (Lenin) (1870-1924)
GIA4726443 Lenin addressing vsevobuch troops on red square in moscow on may 25, 1919. - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (Lenin) (1870-1924) by Russian Photographer (20th century)

Lenin giving a speech to Vsevobuch servicemen on the first anniversary of the foundation of the Soviet armed forces
FIA5402441 Lenin giving a speech to Vsevobuch servicemen on the first anniversary of the foundation of the Soviet armed forces, Red Square, Moscow, 25th May 1919 (photo) by Unknown photographer

Joseph Stalin, Georgian Bolshevik revolutionary and Soviet politician and leader (colour litho)
6029783 Joseph Stalin, Georgian Bolshevik revolutionary and Soviet politician and leader (colour litho) by European School (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Stalin (1878-1953)

Costumes and flags of the World (colour litho)
6032826 Costumes and flags of the World (colour litho) by European School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Costumes and flags of the World.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection.

Nikolai Lenin addressing a street crowd on a First of May Celebration in Russia
3525265 Nikolai Lenin addressing a street crowd on a First of May Celebration in Russia.; (add.info.: Nikolai Lenin addressing a street crowd on a First of May Celebration in Russia)

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"Communism: A Journey Through Revolutionary Ideals and Propaganda" Step into the world of communism, where powerful imagery and captivating propaganda have shaped history. In 1918, Trotsky's iconic poster depicted him as a fearless warrior slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon, symbolizing the Bolsheviks' determination to establish a new order. Soviet propaganda posters echoed their desire for peace in a tumultuous era. One such poster from that time proclaimed "We want Peace, " showcasing the Soviet Union's aspiration for harmony amidst chaos. Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, an influential Russian statesman, played a pivotal role in shaping communist ideology. His presence is immortalized in photographs taken within the Kremlin walls during October 1918—a testament to his unwavering commitment to revolutionize society. China embraced communism under Chairman Mao's leadership. A Chinese Communist Propaganda Poster featuring Mao exemplifies his charismatic appeal and influence on millions of people seeking change. The USSR continued its propagandistic efforts throughout the years. Boris Parmeev's 1970s poster titled "Under the Sun of the Motherland We Strengthen" reflects their dedication to building a stronger nation through collective effort and socialist values. Fidel Castro's impassioned speeches resonated with many who sought liberation from oppressive regimes. His words inspired hope among those yearning for equality and social justice. Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor's striking artwork captured anti-imperialist sentiments prevalent during turbulent times. The "Death to World Imperialism" poster (1919) stands as a bold statement against global domination and exploitation. Rosa Luxemburg, an influential figure within Marxist theory, fought tirelessly for workers' rights until her untimely death in 1919. Her legacy continues to inspire activists worldwide striving for economic justice today. Vera Mukhina crafted one of communism's most recognizable symbols—the sculpture "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman.