Soviet Union Collection (#11)

Women at the kolkhozes are a great power (J. Stalin) ( (Poster), 1935. Artist: Svarog
Women at the kolkhozes are a great power (J. Stalin) ( (Poster), 1935. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Oath of Allegiance of the Workers and Peasants Red Army, 1918. Artist: Moor, Dmitri Stachievich
Oath of Allegiance of the Workers and Peasants Red Army, 1918. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

A canteen, 1932. Found in the Collection of State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Long live the USSR, model of brotherhood among the workers of world nationalities, 1935. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Lenin and Stalin in Gorki (Near Moscow), 1922, (1939). Creator: Unknown
Lenin and Stalin in Gorki (Near Moscow), 1922, (1939). Russian communist revolutionaries Vladimir Ilich Lenin (1870-1924) and Joseph Stalin (1879-1953)

The Zuyev Workers Club in Moscow. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Stalingrad Tractor Plant. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
The Stalingrad Tractor Plant. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Communism is Soviet government plus the electrification of the whole country, 1933
Communism is Soviet government plus the electrification of the whole country. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Soviet era space poster
Soviets in Space poster, 1963. " Long live the worlds first female cosmonaut", a Soviet poster (in Czech) celebrating Valentina Tereshkova who orbited the Earth in Vostok 6, in June 1963

Rabochiy i Kolkhoznitsa (Worker and Kolkhoz Woman), VDNKh, Moscow, Russia

Central Pavilion, VDNKh, Moscow, Russia

Peter and Paul Fortress, Saint Petersburg, Russia

The Church of our Saviour on the spilled blood, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Bell tower, Bogorodichno-Uspenskij Monastery, Leningrad region, Russia

Uspensky Cathedral, Bogorodichno-Uspenskij Monastery, Tikhvin, Leningrad region, Russia

Church of Saint John the Baptist at dusk, Staraya Ladoga, Leningrad region, Russia

Walls of Bogorodichno-Uspenskij Monastery with town Tikhvin in the background, Leningrad region, Russia

Saint Nicholas Monastery, Staraya Ladoga, Leningrad region, Russia

Bogorodichno-Uspenskij Monastery in winter, Tikhvin, Leningrad region, Russia

River views, Somino, Leningrad region, Russia

Chapel of Saint Nikolai The Miracle maker, Tikhvin, Leningrad region, Russia

Traditional village house, Pikalevo, Leningrad region, Russia

Winter, Pikalevo, Leningrad region, Russia

The Smolny Institute, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Main street in Somino village, Leningrad region, Russia

Neva River, Saint Petersburg, Russia

Somino, Leningrad region, Russia

Somino village, Leningrad Region, Russia

Tower of the Uspensky Cathedral with the old part of Tikhvin town in the background, Bogorodichno-Uspenskij Monastery, Leningrad region, Russia

Monument to the Soviet Army. Sofia, Bulgaria

CUBAN MISSILE CRISIS, 1962. This hurts me more than it hurts you. Cartoon comment on the Cuban Missile Crisis; Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev as a dentist

Lenin (Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov said, 1870-1924) in 1919 during the celebration of the second anniversary of the Great
LSE4317968 Lenin (Vladimir Ilyich Ulyanov said, 1870-1924) in 1919 during the celebration of the second anniversary of the Great Socialist Revolution of October 1917, Red Square, Moscow

Long live May 1! (May 1, International Workers Day), 1920 (colour lithograph)
FIA5409777 Long live May 1! (May 1, International Workers Day), 1920 (colour lithograph) by Russian School (20th century) ; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Vive le 1er mai)

Moscow Spartakiada, 1928 (collage)
7394030 Moscow Spartakiada, 1928 (collage) by Klutsis, Gustav Gustavovich (1895-1944); State Art Museum of Republic, Riga, Latvia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Seasonal Workers Outside of their Hut in Siberia, Late 19th Century Russia
3903201 Seasonal Workers Outside of their Hut in Siberia, Late 19th Century Russia.; (add.info.: Seasonal Workers Outside of their Hut in Siberia, Late 19th Century Russia.); Sovfoto/UIG

Oil and coal barrel ready for provision of fresh supplies to Berlin at Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo)
1743592 Oil and coal barrel ready for provision of fresh supplies to Berlin at Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

Stalin when part of the Bolshevik underground, 1900 (b/w photo)
2920783 Stalin when part of the Bolshevik underground, 1900 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Berliners observe the arrival of airplanes, approaching Berlin Tempelhof airport, 1948 (photo)
ELD4927689 Berliners observe the arrival of airplanes, approaching Berlin Tempelhof airport, 1948 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Arrival of airplanes)

Berliners watching aeroplanes during the Berlin blockade, Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo)
1973340 Berliners watching aeroplanes during the Berlin blockade, Tempelhof airport, 1948 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer

American army landing at Vladivostok
3785601 American army landing at Vladivostok; (add.info.: American army landing at Vladivostok, Russia- during Siberian Intervention)

Berliners watch planes arrive at Tempelhof airport during Berlin blockade, 1948 (b/w photo)
1751759 Berliners watch planes arrive at Tempelhof airport during Berlin blockade, 1948 (b/w photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Berlin Blockade (1948-1949)); © Tallandier

Berlin Blockade, 1948 (photo)
1702474 Berlin Blockade, 1948 (photo) by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Berlin Blockade (1948-1949) was one of the first major international crises of the Cold War

Chairwoman (colour litho)
6029495 Chairwoman (colour litho) by Ryazhsky, Grigory Grigorievich (1895-1952); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chairwoman.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection

The honesty of Saint Eliigius, 1662 (oil)
7333377 The honesty of Saint Eliigius, 1662 (oil) by Bernaerdt, Philippe (17th century) ; Sint-Eligiuskerk, Kruishoutem, Oost-Vlaanderen, Vlaanderen, Belgium; (add.info.: Kruishoutem)

Red Ploughman, 1920(chromolitho)
FIA5403498 Red Ploughman, 1920(chromolitho) by Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-1942); 52x69 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Revolutionary Demonstration in February 1917 (oil on canvas)
FIA5359104 Revolutionary Demonstration in February 1917 (oil on canvas) by Nilus, Peter Alexandrovich (1869-1943); State Art Gallery, Odessa, Ukraine; (add.info.: Episode of the Bolshevik revolution)

Poster for the film "Danger ahead", 1927 (lithograph)
FIA5402886 Poster for the film " Danger ahead", 1927 (lithograph) by Stenberg, Georgii Avgustovich (1900-1933); Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

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"The Soviet Union: A Tapestry of History, Culture, and Achievements" Step into the fascinating world of the Soviet Union through these captivating hints. From Laika, the brave space dog who paved the way for human exploration beyond Earth's atmosphere, to Dmitri Shostakovich, a renowned Soviet composer immersed in his study during 1938. Even across borders, great minds like Carl Sagan recognized the contributions of this vast nation. Olga Korbut's graceful performance at the 1976 Montreal Olympics showcased Soviet excellence in sports. Propaganda played a significant role in shaping society; Boris Parmeev's iconic poster "Under The Sun of The Motherland We Strengthen" from the 1970s exemplifies this sentiment. Influential figures such as Vladimir Ilich Lenin left an indelible mark on history. Captured within Moscow's Kremlin walls in October 1918, Lenin was a Russian Bolshevik leader whose ideas shaped an era. Sergei V. Rachmaninov expressed his genius through music; here he is seen intently examining a manuscript at his piano during the late 1920s. Yuri Gagarin became humanity's first cosmonaut when he embarked on an extraordinary journey beyond our planet’s boundaries. His achievement symbolized Soviet dominance in space exploration. Artistic expressions also flourished under Soviet rule; Vera Mukhina's sculpture "Worker and Kolkhoz Woman" stands tall as a testament to resilience and unity amidst industrial progress (b/w photo). Aleksandr Gerasimov captured Lenin’s essence with striking portraits that reflect both power and determination - one from around c1930 and another from 1939. Delve into Russia's rich past with an antique map showcasing its vast territory - reminding us of its historical significance and cultural diversity.