Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic Collection

Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, sculpture by Vera Mukhina, Moscow (b / w photo)
7200710 Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, sculpture by Vera Mukhina, Moscow (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Worker and Kolkhoz Woman)

Affiche du film Fragment d'Empire - Movie poster Fragment of an Empire by Friedrich Ermler, Anonymous
FIA5409749 Affiche du film Fragment d'Empire - Movie poster Fragment of an Empire by Friedrich Ermler, Anonymous, 1930 (lithograph); Russian State Library, Moscow

Russian delegation to the Anglo-Russian Conference, 1925 (b/w photo)
8673335 Russian delegation to the Anglo-Russian Conference, 1925 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Battle between Emperors Constantine I, (272-337) and Maxence (regne 306 to 312), 1840 (engraving)
PCT4268689 Battle between Emperors Constantine I, (272-337) and Maxence (regne 306 to 312), 1840 (engraving); (add.info.: Battle between Emperors Constantine I)

A fight between the Red and White Guard at a railway station, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho)
3657951 A fight between the Red and White Guard at a railway station, from Histoire des Soviets, pub. 1922 (colour litho) by Carrey

Witch, Hungary 1909 (postcard)
1996169 Witch, Hungary 1909 (postcard); Photo © CCI

A B Swales and Tomsky, British and Soviet Russian trade unionists (b/w photo)
8673320 A B Swales and Tomsky, British and Soviet Russian trade unionists (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A B Swales and Mikhail Tomsky)

British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo)
8672636 British tanks for Russia, 1942 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: British tanks being shipped to Russia, World War II, 1942)

Storming the Winter Palace in Petrograd on 25th October, 1917, , 1927 (film still)
7167305 Storming the Winter Palace in Petrograd on 25th October, 1917, , 1927 (film still); Institute for the History of Material Culture, St

The End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo)
3331003 The End of the Provisional Government; Lenin's Red Guard on the streets of Petrograd, 1917 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Photograph of members of the Red Guards)

Like your job and you'll have a better future, Sovietic Revolution, c.1920 (poster)
1988886 Like your job and you'll have a better future, Sovietic Revolution, c.1920 (poster); (add.info.: History. Like your job and you'll have a better future)

Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635309 Rally by unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Land of Freedom (litho)
8663502 The Land of Freedom (litho) by Poy (Percy Hutton Fearon) (1874-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Land of Freedom)

Collectivization of breeding in USSR, ca 1930 (poster)
7422855 Collectivization of breeding in USSR, ca 1930 (poster); (add.info.: Agriculture. Collectivization of breeding in USSR. Poster, USSR, ca 1930.); © Archives Charmet

The Truth about Russia (litho)
8673314 The Truth about Russia (litho) by Batho, Harold Outram (1888-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Truth about Russia)

The defeat of Emperor Maxence who died on 28 October 312, during the Battle of the Milvius Bridge
ELD4963509 The defeat of Emperor Maxence who died on 28 October 312, during the Battle of the Milvius Bridge, 19th century (engraving); Private Collection; (add.info)

Soldier of the Red Army, c.1920 (poster)
8698336 Soldier of the Red Army, c.1920 (poster) by Spassky, Vassili (1873-1924); (add.info.: History. Russia (USSR). "Comrade, watch the bridges." Soldier of the Red Army before a bridge

Portrait of young Stalin, circa 1917 (b/w photo)
LSE4102097 Portrait of young Stalin, circa 1917 (b/w photo); Private Collection; Photo © Leonard de Selva

Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo)
8635299 Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London, 1931 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Rally of unemployed workers in Hyde Park, London)

Mikhail Tomsky, Soviet Russian trade unionist (b/w photo)
8673334 Mikhail Tomsky, Soviet Russian trade unionist (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mikhail Tomsky (1880-1936)

Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5
5304556 Lenin addresses the units that go to the front to fight the white Poles, Sverdlov Square, Moscow, May 5, 1920 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Vladimir Lenin addressing Red Army soldiers in Moscow)

Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, 1937 World's Fair in Paris (photo)
2636263 Worker and Kolkhoz Woman, 1937 World's Fair in Paris (photo) by Mukhina, Vera (1889-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Art. Architecture)

Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving)
1744805 Wars of religion in France between protestants and catholics, 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Wars of religion in France between protestants)

The Monument to the Third International (Tatlin's Tower), 1920 (b/w photo)
3904356 The Monument to the Third International (Tatlin's Tower), 1920 (b/w photo) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); (add.info)

The Monument to the Third International (Tatlin's Tower), 1920 (b/w photo)
3904358 The Monument to the Third International (Tatlin's Tower), 1920 (b/w photo) by Tatlin, Vladimir Evgrafovich (1885-1953); (add.info)

Portrait of the Marshal of the Soviet Union and Poland, Konstantin Rokossovsky (1896-1968), 1944 (oil on canvas)
BAL266173 Portrait of the Marshal of the Soviet Union and Poland, Konstantin Rokossovsky (1896-1968), 1944 (oil on canvas) by Yakovlev

Soviet propaganda poster from 1919, either death to capitalism, or death under the foot of capitalism
FAT4940289 Soviet propaganda poster from 1919, either death to capitalism, or death under the foot of capitalism by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); (add.info)

Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board)
XOS5884673 Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board) by Church, Henry (1836-1908); 73.3x59.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

RUSSIAN REVOLUTION "Vrangel is still alive, let's end it ruthlessly!"
6203489 RUSSIAN REVOLUTION "Vrangel is still alive, let's end it ruthlessly!" by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); (add.info)

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The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic, a significant part of the former Soviet Union, holds a rich history filled with remarkable events and influential figures. From the iconic Worker and Kolkhoz Woman sculpture by Vera Mukhina in Moscow to the electrifying Moscow Spartakiada of 1928 captured in an intriguing collage, these glimpses into the past transport us to a time of immense change. Amidst this historical backdrop, we witness pivotal moments such as the provision of fresh supplies to Berlin at Tempelhof airport in 1948. The powerful black and white photograph showcases oil and coal barrels ready for dispatch, symbolizing resilience during challenging times. Another captivating image captures Berliners observing airplanes approaching Tempelhof airport during the same year's Berlin blockade – their faces reflecting both hope and apprehension. Intriguingly, even Vladivostok witnessed American army landings that left an indelible mark on history. These unexpected encounters between nations serve as reminders of complex geopolitical dynamics that shaped our world. As we delve deeper into this era, we encounter striking visuals like "Down with World Fascism, " a potent political poster from 1928 advocating for unity against oppressive forces. Meanwhile, centuries-old artworks like "The honesty of Saint Eliigius" depict timeless values transcending borders and ideologies. Amongst all these diverse snapshots lies one common thread: resilience. Whether it be through depictions like "Red Ploughman" or witnessing individuals tracking down enemies determinedly; they embody unwavering determination in pursuit of progress. These fragments from Ukraine's past remind us not only of its role within the larger Soviet Union but also its unique contributions to global history. They invite us to explore further beyond these hints—into stories untold—to gain a comprehensive understanding of this fascinating chapter in human civilization.