Communism Collection (#56)

Soldiers w / guns at barricades in st, petersburg, 1905
Soldiers w/ guns at barricades in st, petersburg, 1905

Demonstration in petrograd ( st, petersburg ) in july of 1917

Karl marx in 1875

Portrait of friedrich engels taken in 1879

Mao tse-tung (zedong), chairman of the peoples republic of china, speaking at the jubilee session of the ussr supreme soviet dedicated to the 40th anniversary of the october revolution, moscow, 1957

Lenin in moscows red square attending the may day demonstration in 1919

A monument to sergei mironovich kirov in kazan, tatar autonomous republic, it stands in front of the building of the chemical technological institute bearing his name

A crowd gathered for the unvailing of a new monument to joseph stalin erected in front of the baltic railway station in leningrad, november 1949

A rally of thousands of russian soldiers and civilians in front of the winter palace in petrograd ( st, petersburg ), protected by the red guard who are shown in the foreground

Lenin and stalin in the city of gorky, 1922

Lenin Statue, Siberian City of Anadyr, Chukotka Province, Russian Far East, Russia, Eurasia

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Aerial view of Naval Academy and Cruiser Aurora
Aerial view of Naval Academy and Cruiser Aurora (Krejser Avrora; 1900) on Neva River - Saint Petersburg historic centre (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1990), Russia

Map of Germany post World War II

Czechoslovakia, Prague, 2 to 23 May 1948, propaganda poster
Posters, Czechoslovakia, 20th century. Prague, 2 to 23 May 1948. Propaganda poster

Poster celebrates Lenins centennial anniversary, 1870-1970
Russia, 20th century - Poster celebrates Lenins centennial anniversary, 1870-1970

Lenin propaganda poster
Russia, 20th century. Lenin propaganda poster

Hungary, Budapest, Hungarian politician Bela Kun (1886 - 1938), portrayed between workers and students in 1919
Hungary - 20th century - Budapest. Bela Kun (1886 - 1938), Hungarian politician, portrayed between workers and students in 1919

Election campaign, anticommunist propaganda, engraving by Titta
Posters, Italy, 20th century. Election campaign. Anticommunist propaganda. Engraving by Titta

Detail of poster representing benefits of revolution: victorious Red Army contributes to transport of wheat and cattle
Posters, Russia, 20th century. The benefits of revolution: victorious Red Army contributes to the transport of wheat and cattle, 1917. Detail

Russia, painting of The Instigator
David Petrovic Sheterenberg (1881-1948), The Instigator, 1928

Tobacco field and drying house, Cuba C014 / 1493
Tobacco field and drying house. Tobacco plants (Nicotiana tabacum) growing on a farm in a field in Cuba, with a thatched drying house in the background

State-controlled science, artwork
State-controlled science. Artwork of two state security guards and a scientist. This can represent state control of science, or the development of science and military technologies as state secrets

Clothing factory, Cuba C014 / 1484
Clothing factory. Woman using an iron during production at a clothing factory in Cuba. Photographed in 2012

Cuban cigar production, Cuba C014 / 1498
Cuban cigar production. Close-up of a bundle of cigars produced in Cuba, being held up in a workers hand. The cigars are produced from dried leaves of the tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)

Tobacco drying room, Cuba C014 / 1495
Tobacco drying room. Harvested tobacco plants (Nicotiana tabacum) hung up to dry on racks in a drying house on a farm in Cuba. The dried tobacco leaves are used to make cigars. Photographed in 2012

Clothing factory, Cuba C014 / 1483
Clothing factory. Woman operating a sewing machine at a clothing factory in Cuba. Photographed in 2012

Cuban cigar production, Cuba C014 / 1497
Cuban cigar production. Worker displaying a bundle of cigars produced in Cuba. The cigars, containing tobacco, are produced from the dried leaves of the tobacco plant (Nicotiana tabacum)

Tobacco farmer, Cuba C014 / 1496
Tobacco farmer in a drying room. Farmer with a cigar in his mouth, handling harvested tobacco plants (Nicotiana tabacum) hung up to dry on racks in a drying house on a farm in Cuba

Tobacco drying room, Cuba C014 / 1494
Tobacco drying room. Harvested tobacco plants (Nicotiana tabacum) hung up to dry on racks in a drying house on a farm in Cuba. The dried tobacco leaves are used to make cigars. Photographed in 2012

Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, analysis C016 / 4236
Cuban Missile Crisis. Strategic Air Command (SAC) photo interpreters using a magnifying and mapping machine to examine aerial reconnaissance images of Cuba, obtained in 1962

Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962, aerial view C016 / 4235
Cuban Missile Crisis. Aerial photograph of one of the nuclear missile sites (San Cristobal launch site 2), constructed in Cuba by Soviet forces, that precipitated the Cuban Missile Crisis of 1962

Vyacheslav Molotov, Soviet politician C016 / 2700
Vyacheslav Mikhailovich Molotov (born Skryabin, 1890-1986), Soviet political leader. He was born at Sovetsk in Kirov Oblast and went to school at Kazan

Former Communist Party House, Sofia, Bulgaria, Europe

snow covered Forbidden City Palace Museum Unesco World Heritage Site Beijing China

a Huabiao statue infront of the Forbidden City Beijing China

a Huabiao statue under an arch of the Gate of Heavenly Peace between the Forbidden City and Tiananmen Square Beijing China

Chinese National flag infront of the Gate of Heavenly Peace in Tiananmen Square Beijing China

a lion statue and picture of Mao Tse Dong on the Gate of Heavenly Peace Tiananmen Square Beijing China

Chinese national flags on a government building Tiananmen Square Beijing China

Memorial monument at The Killing Fields in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

Beautiful entrance cathedral dome of the famous Trinity Over the Gate Church in Kiev Ukraine

Classic architecture in downtown city center in Kiev Ukraine

Asia, Ukraine
Beautiful Perchersk Lavra Church with gold dome in Kiev Ukraine Russian Orthodox Cathedral

Beautiful blue gold domed church called St Michaels Cathedral in downtown Kiev Ukraine

REPUBLIC OF SERBIA. BELGRADE. Communist-era buildings. Soviet-style architecture. with rationalists blocks built on the outskirts of the capital

Beautiful Ukrainian architecture in city center of Kiev Ukraine

Beautiful famous Perchersk Lavra Church with gold dome in Kiev Ukraine

Old wooden worn house with colorful shutters in Irkutsk in Siberia 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.