Personality Cult Collection

Joseph Stalin during his exile in Siberia, 1915 (b / w photo)
5231621 Joseph Stalin during his exile in Siberia, 1915 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Stalin during his exile in Siberia, 1915)

Money-box in the form of the Chancellor Otto von Bismarck (1815-98) (terracotta
CHT211409 Money-box in the form of the Chancellor Otto von Bismarck (1815-98) (terracotta) (see also 211401) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German

Soviet leader Joseph Stalin lighting his pipe, 1936 (b / w photo)
5231692 Soviet leader Joseph Stalin lighting his pipe, 1936 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Soviet leader Joseph Stalin lighting his pipe, 1936)

Bolshevik commanders Joseph Stalin and Kliment Voroshilov in the trenches of Tsaritsyn, Russian Civil War, 1918 (litho)
5231622 Bolshevik commanders Joseph Stalin and Kliment Voroshilov in the trenches of Tsaritsyn, Russian Civil War, 1918 (litho) by Grekov

Money-box in the form of the Chancellor Otto von Bismarck (1815-98) (painted terracotta
CHT211401 Money-box in the form of the Chancellor Otto von Bismarck (1815-98) (painted terracotta) (see also 211409) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; German

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Joseph Stalin at the time of his graduation from Gori divinity school, Georgia, 1894 (b / w photo)
5231602 Joseph Stalin at the time of his graduation from Gori divinity school, Georgia, 1894 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

Joseph Stalin, Soviet Bolshevik leader (colour litho)
821729 Joseph Stalin, Soviet Bolshevik leader (colour litho) by Brodsky, Isaak Israilevich (1883-1939); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joseph Stalin (1878-1953)

Chinese youths learning about Joseph Stalin, 1950s (colour photo)
5231999 Chinese youths learning about Joseph Stalin, 1950s (colour photo) by Chinese Photographer, (20th Century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chinese youths learning about Joseph Stalin)

Joseph Stalin at the age of 17, while attending the Tbilisi seminary, Georgia, 1896 (b / w photo)
5231610 Joseph Stalin at the age of 17, while attending the Tbilisi seminary, Georgia, 1896 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer

The Staff of the October Revolution, 1934. Artist: Vasili Svarog
The Staff of the October Revolution, 1934. Found in the collection of the State Museum and Exhibition Centre ROSIZO, Moscow

The victory of socialism in the USSR is guaranteed, poster, 1932. Artist: Gustav Klutsis
The victory of socialism in the USSR is guaranteed, poster, 1932. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Lenin auf Tribne / Gem. v. Brodsky - Lenin at the Podium / Painting by - Lnine, Vladimir Ilitch Oulianov, dit
Lenin, Vladimir Ilyich (real name Ulyanov); Russian revolutionary and politician; Simbirsk (now Ulyanovsk) 22.4.1870-Gorki near Moscow 21.1.1924.-"Lenin at the Podium".-Painting, 1927

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"Unveiling the Cult of Personality: From Stalin to Bismarck, a Historical Journey" Step into the captivating world of personality cults as we explore iconic figures like Joseph Stalin and Otto von Bismarck. In this black and white photograph from 1915, witness a young Stalin during his exile in Siberia, hinting at the beginnings of his rise to power. Delve further into history with a terracotta money-box shaped like Chancellor Otto von Bismarck, showcasing how even leaders outside Soviet Russia were subject to idolization. Meanwhile, another black and white photo captures an enigmatic moment as Stalin lights his pipe in 1936, exuding both power and mystique. Travel back to the Russian Civil War trenches in 1918 through a lithograph featuring Bolshevik commanders Joseph Stalin and Kliment Voroshilov. This glimpse into their lives hints at their charismatic leadership amidst chaos. The painted terracotta money-box depicting Otto von Bismarck resurfaces once again, emphasizing how personalities can transcend borders and eras. A rare photograph from 1894 showcases a youthful Joseph Stalin upon graduating from Gori divinity school in Georgia – an early chapter in his journey towards becoming one of history's most controversial figures. Discover more facets of this complex leader through a colorful lithograph capturing the essence of Joseph Stalin as he emerges as a Soviet Bolshevik leader. Witness Chinese youths learning about him during the 1950s through an intriguing color photograph that highlights his global influence. A final black and white image takes us back to when it all began - Joseph Stalin at age 17 attending Tbilisi seminary in Georgia. This portrait offers insight into his formative years before he would shape world events on an unprecedented scale. Accompanying these visuals are artistic representations such as Vasili Svarog's "The Staff of October Revolution" (1934) which immortalizes the revolutionaries who played a pivotal role in Stalin's ascent.