Soviet Collection (#10)

The first district conference of young pioneers, 1880. Creator: GP Putintsev
The first district conference of young pioneers, 1880. From a collection of 153 photographs and documents held in the Berdsk Historical Art Museum

Map of the Far East of the USSR, Northern China (Manchuria) and Mongolia, 1930. Creator: Unknown
Map of the Far East of the USSR, Northern China (Manchuria) and Mongolia, 1930. This Soviet-era map is intended to serve a propaganda purpose

Caricature against the Constituent Assembly, 1921. Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930) Soviet poet
543594 Caricature against the Constituent Assembly, 1921. Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930) Soviet poet, playwright and draughtsman. by Mayakovsky, Vladimir (1894-1930); Universal History Archive/UIG

Bolshevik communist propaganda poster of the Russian Civil War period 1918-21
5306968 Bolshevik communist propaganda poster of the Russian Civil War period 1918-21 by Apsit, Aleksandrs (1860-1943); (add.info)

Welcome Comrades Long Live the Third Internationale, 1920. Soviet propaganda poster by Dmitry Moor (Orlov)
543655 Welcome Comrades Long Live the Third Internationale, 1920. Soviet propaganda poster by Dmitry Moor (Orlov). by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); Universal History Archive/UIG

The Revolutionaries Chasing Reactionaries, C.1920
2069739 The Revolutionaries Chasing Reactionaries, C.1920 by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); (add.info.: Moor, URSS, vers 1920. Coll. Part. History. Russia (USSR)

Commemoration of 1905 Russian Revolution
3785885 Commemoration of 1905 Russian Revolution; (add.info.: Commemoration of 1905 Russian Revolution. Anti - Nicholas II Russian postcard. With text from V)

Death to world imperialism! 1921 (poster)
2912433 Death to world imperialism! 1921 (poster) by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); (add.info.: Soviet Russian propaganda poster depicting Death to world imperialism! 1921)

The Capitalist and the Proletary
2069731 The Capitalist and the Proletary by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); (add.info.: Deni, URSS, vers 1920. Coll. Part. History. USSR (Russia). The Capitalist and the Working Class

Dmitrij MOOR (Dmitrij Stachievic Orlov 3 November 1883 24 October 1946) the flagbearer waves the red banner
6203073 Dmitrij MOOR (Dmitrij Stachievic Orlov 3 November 1883 24 October 1946) the flagbearer waves the red banner, which stands out against the sun of the future; soldiers

Commemoration of 1905 Russian Revolition
3785893 Commemoration of 1905 Russian Revolition; (add.info.: Commemoration of 1905 Russian Revolition. Illustration to Vladimir Il'ich Lenin - poem by V. Mayakovsky (1905)

Belorussky Rail Terminal
3785615 Belorussky Rail Terminal; (add.info.: Belorussky Rail Terminal, Moscow. Previously Alexandrovsky Station. 1928.); Lebrecht History

Russian postcard commemorating 1905 Revolution
3785897 Russian postcard commemorating 1905 Revolution.; (add.info.: Russian postcard commemorating 1905 Revolution. Tsar Nicholas IIs throne is being destroyed by weapon of a worker)

Vladimir Lenin
3781872 Vladimir Lenin; (add.info.: Vladmir Lenin, Russian revolutionary and communist politician, led the October Revolution of 1917 (1870- 1924).); Lebrecht History

(from left) Eduard Willy Kurt Herbert von Dirksen (1882-1955) - German diplomat and Ambassador to the Soviet Union, standing behind Georgy Vasilyevich Chicherin (1872-1936)

Russia - Sevastopol Sebastopol inner harbour, Crimea Ukraine
19th century vintage photograph Russia - Sevastopol Sebastopol inner harbour, Crimea Ukraine

Worlds First Woman Ambassador, Alexandra Kolontay
Alexandra Kolontay (or Kollontai), (1872 - 1952), Marxist revolutionary, first as a member of the Mensheviks, then from 1915 on as a Bolshevik (later Communist)

Soviet Red Army troops cross a bridge over the River Spree as they now gradually close in on the core of German resistance in the city of Berlin near the end of World War Two

Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev visits Watford, Hertfordshire. 8th April 1989

Antonov An-30 SSSR-30062, of Aeroflot (SSSR is CCCP in cyrillic alphabet - USSR, Soviet Union). Date: circa 1970

United States Air Force - Boeing WB-29 Superfortress
United States Air Force - Boeing WB-29-90-BW Superfortress 44-87744 (msn12547), force landed at Moses Point Airport, Elim, Alaska due to two in-flight engine failures

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Faberge Museum, Shuvalov Palace

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Decorative interior, Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin

Russia, Saint Petersburg, Tsar Alexander III portrait, Catherine Palace, Tsarskoye Selo, Pushkin

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

Yuri Gagarin in capsule
First manned space flight. Cosmonaut Yuri Alekseyevich Gagarin (1934-68) photographed inside the capsule of the Vostok 1 spacecraft. Gagarin made the first manned space flight on 12 April 1961

Sukhoi Su-27 Flanker Taxiing Date: 1980s

Tupolev ANT-42 Petlyakov Pe-8 TB-7
Tupolev Ant-42 Petlyakov PE-8 TB-7 Parked at a Scottish Airfield on 20th May 1942 with M. Molotov Soviet Commisar for Foreign Affairs to Sign a Treaty of Alliance

Polikarpov I-16 Type 24
Soviet Airforce Polikarpov I-16 Type 24 Rata Parked on Jacks for Maintenance Date: 1930s

Mil Mi-10 Harke
An Aeroflot Soviet Airlines Mil Mi-10 with a Bus Underslung, Parked in the Static-Display at the 1965 Paris Salon Airshow Date: 1965

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The Soviet Union, a nation that left an indelible mark on history, is a captivating tale of triumphs and tribulations. From the breathtaking artwork like "Sunrise in Space" by Leonov to iconic photographs like Vladimir Grebnev's image capturing Red Army soldiers raising the Soviet flag over the Reichstag in Berlin, April 30th, 1945 - each frame tells a story of resilience and determination. In the early days of revolution, powerful imagery emerged with Trotsky slaying the counter-revolutionary dragon in a poster from 1918. This portrayal symbolized their unwavering commitment to uprooting oppression. Likewise, another propaganda poster titled "We want Peace" showcased their desire for harmony amidst global tensions. Artistic brilliance continued to flourish as seen in Leonov's masterpiece "Above the Black Sea, " which depicted cosmic beauty intertwined with human exploration. The Soviet Union also produced remarkable leaders such as Vladimir Ilyich Lenin and his profound impact on Russian politics can still be felt today. However, it wasn't just political figures who captured attention; even animals played significant roles. Laika, the space dog who ventured into orbit aboard Sputnik 2, became an emblematic figure representing scientific progress and sacrifice. Soviet Armenia stands as a testament to cultural diversity within this vast empire. Its rich heritage blended seamlessly with socialist ideals while preserving its unique identity. Yuri Gagarin's historic journey onboard Vostok 1 marked humanity's first step into space—an achievement that propelled both science and national pride skyward. Valentina Tereshkova followed suit becoming not only the first woman but also one of many trailblazers who shattered gender barriers within Soviet society. Amidst all these milestones lay fervent opposition towards world imperialism encapsulated perfectly by Dmitriy Stakhievich Moor's poignant poster declaring "Death to World Imperialism. " It embodied their relentless fight against oppressive forces.