Communism Collection (#58)

Soviet Russian political cartoon
A Soviet Russian political cartoon containing a satirical image of the late Tsar Nicholas II (top right) and the anti-Bolshevik general Pyotr Wrangel (middle right)

French poster warning against Communism. They want to destroy the army... remember Budapest, Berlin, Prague, Dantzig... 1940s

Dutch wartime poster, Moscow recommends. Showing a large, angry man (Russia) banging his fist on a red map of Europe, with a soldier (Germany) standing behind him

Karl Liebknecht, German socialist and communist
Karl Liebknecht (1871-1919), German socialist and co-founder with Rosa Luxemburg of the Spartacus League and the Communist Party of Germany. Seen here (right) with an unidentified man

Vladimir Lenin, Russian communist leader
Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov Lenin (1870-1924), Russian communist leader, and the house in Paris where he lived during his second exile from Russia

The Red Peril
Soviet Russia perceived as a threat in American science - fiction : in Captain Macks The Red Peril Russian craft, protected by force fields, defy the U.S. defences Date: 1929

Mural depicting Russian cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin, first human in space, and Mongolian people with white doves, signifing peace and friendship between two countries, built in 1970s Communist era

Abel Aganbegyan, Soviet economist
Abel Aganbegyan (born 1932), Soviet economist and mathematician, writing on a blackboard. Aganbegyan, of Armenian descent

Soviet spaceflight monument, Russia
Soviet spaceflight monument. Statue of a steelworker holding the Sputnik satellite. This monument was erected to commemorate the achievements of the Soviet Unions space program

Sputnik 3, Soviet postcard. Both the postmarks and the lefthand stamp (upper right) depict the Soviet spacecraft Sputnik 3 and its date of launch, 15 May 1958

The Gate of Heavenly Peace, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Hall of Heavenly Purity, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Hall of Supreme Harmony (Tai He Dian), with stone dragon marble carving leading up to the hall, Forbidden City, Beijing, China, Asia

Main entrance to The Forbidden City, with Chairman Mao Tsedongs portrait hanging above the doorway, Beijing, China, Asia

Shanghai China wonderful abstract of Oriental Towers and new Hyatt Hotel rooms at night from above in Shanghai China

Shanghai China wonderful abstract of Oriental Towers and new Hyatt Hotel rooms at night from below in Shanghai China

Gagarin post-flight tour, Bulgaria, 1961
Gagarin post-flight tour, Bulgaria. Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin (1934-1968) holding in his hands a dove presented to him by Bulgarian Young Pioneers. The dove is an international symbol of peace

Bromley Young Communists on a CND march
Bromley Young communists taking part in a CND march in Horley, Surrey

Lenin Statue, Vladimir, Russia
Statue of the Communist leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) in front of a bank in the city of Vladimir, Russia

Lenin Monument, Sevastopol, Ukraine
Statue of the Communist leader Vladimir Ilyich Lenin (1870-1924) on the Lenin Monument in Sevastopol, Ukraine

Memorial to Russian Navy, Sevastopol, Ukraine
View of the Soviet Memorial to the Russian Navy of World War Two, in Sevastopol, Ukraine, with marines on parade. Sevastopol is where Russias Black Sea Fleet is based

The Communist by George Studdy
Bonzo, detesting Communism in any form, takes a back seat on this occasion. Rather odd cartoon showing a red Bonzo sitting on top of a pile of bones

HO CHI MINH (1890-1969)
HO CHI MINH - Vietnamese revolutionary who later became Prime Minister and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam). Pictured in Hanoi in 1967

Castro Makes Speech 1993
FIDEL CASTRO - President of Cuba, giving a speech in Havana in 1993. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Ho Chi Minh - 1967, Hanoi
HO CHI MINH - Vietnamese revolutionary who later became Prime Minister and President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam (North Vietnam). Pictured in Hanoi in 1967

Fidel Castro in 1955
FIDEL CASTRO - President of Cuba - pictured here in 1955 in New York. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Fidel Castro in the US
FIDEL CASTRO - President of Cuba, pictured here reading a book on the Mount Vernon Shrine during a vsit to Washington in 1959. *UNAVAILABLE FOR USE IN ASIA AT PRESENT*

Tsarist Poster
Tsarist government poster for the " 5 1/2% military loan"

Ussr Police / Cheka 1934
Cheka - the political police agency of the Soviet government, created in 1917

Red Flag on Pantheon
The Communards raise the red flag of communism on the Pantheon

The New Queen of the May
The Communist International is the new Queen of the May - wearing garlands for solidarity and the eight hours day, but also for strikes and agitation

Russia / 1927 / Anti-Church
Buildings are demolished and icons confiscated in the Soviet campaign against religious institutions

1919 / TSAR, POPE & BOYAR
The workers oppressed by Tsar, Pope, and Boyar (bourgeois) - but now the Bolsheviks will put a stop to oppression

Russia / 1921 / Marriage
Even communists need ritual ceremonies ! A pair of Russians are joined in unholy matrimony in a civil marriage by a provincial commissar under a Red Flag

RUSSIA / 1907 / GORKY
Russian writer Maxim Gorky attends a meeting of revolutionaries held in London

Karl Marx / Red Paint 1933
The Russians hope that if they give Marx a fresh coat of paint, it will cover up the cracks in his ideology

Domestic Communism
COMMUNISM IN THE HOME The servants share the familys clothes and possessions, the ladies take part in the housework

Marxism Good for Leaders
Satire : Marxism is great for the party leaders but not so hot for the common people. Marx and some party leaders fly through the air above the common people

The Red Guard Triumphant
The Red Guard triumphant Worker holds a pole in the air with red flag waving and a de- capitated head on the end

Lenin statue, Yalta, Crimea, Ukraine, Europe

Demonstration on Tiananmen Square during the Cultural Revolution in 1967, Beijing, China, Asia

Photograph taken in the 1960s of a billboard showing the four modernizations, represented by farmer, scientist, industrial worker holding complete works of Mao and soldier, Shaoshan, Hunan, China

Photograph taken in the 1960s of a mosaic portrait of Mao on facade of new building of the First Normal School of Hunan, where Mao taught and established the Party Committee, Changsha, Hunan, China

One of last Lenin statues, Lenin Square, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, Central Asia, Asia

Photograph taken in the 1960s of a festive parade on Tiananmen Square, Beijing, China, Asia

Photograph taken in the 1960s of a truck decorated with portraits of Hua Kuo-feng and Mao Tse Tung during festive parade, Beijing, China, Asia

Photograph taken in the 1960s of a poster glorifying modernization until the year 2000, with western type face as idol, ball-bearing factory, Loyang, China, Asia

Souvenir badges of the Soviet Republic communist era, Moscow, Russia, Europe

For sale as Licensed Images

Choose your image, Select your licence and Download the media

"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.