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May Day parade on Red Square, Moscow, 1972 (colour photo)
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May Day parade on Red Square, Moscow, 1972 (colour photo)
3102760 May Day parade on Red Square, Moscow, 1972 (colour photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May Day parade on Red Square, Moscow, 1972. Postcard.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection
Media ID 22440716
© Look and Learn / Elgar Collection / Bridgeman Images
1970s Celebrations Communism Communist Communists Comunist Headscarf Headscarves Lenin Marching May Day Moscow Parade Propaganda Red Square Soviet Union Ussr
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This vibrant and historic photograph captures the essence of the May Day parade on Red Square in Moscow, 1972. Taken by a renowned Russian photographer from the 20th century, this colour photo is now part of a private collection. The image showcases the grandeur and spectacle of the annual May Day celebration in Soviet Russia. The square is adorned with red flags, symbolizing communism and unity. People from all walks of life gather to participate in this momentous event. In the foreground, a group of young girls dressed in traditional headscarves proudly march together. Their innocent faces reflect both excitement and devotion to their country's ideology. Behind them, children holding small red flags join their fellow comrades as they make their way through Red Square. The presence of Lenin's portrait prominently displayed adds an air of reverence to the scene. It serves as a reminder of his influential role in shaping Soviet Russia. This postcard-worthy photograph not only captures a significant historical moment but also highlights the power and influence that propaganda played during this era. It offers us a glimpse into an important chapter in Russian history when politics, celebrations, and national pride converged on one iconic square. As we admire this snapshot frozen in time, we are reminded of how art can preserve memories while telling stories that transcend generations.
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