Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic Collection (#2)

Vladimir Mayakovsky, Russian artist, 1930 (b/w photo)
981223 Vladimir Mayakovsky, Russian artist, 1930 (b/w photo) by Shterenberg, David Petrovich (1881-1948); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vladimir Mayakovsky (1893-1930), Russian artist

Soviet Recruitment Poster from the Time of the Russian Revolution, You! have You Signed Up with the Volunteers?
3905515 Soviet Recruitment Poster from the Time of the Russian Revolution, You! have You Signed Up with the Volunteers?'

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

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

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

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

A Soviet propaganda plate, painted with the profile of Lenin 1922 (porcelain)
FIA5378475 A Soviet propaganda plate, painted with the profile of Lenin 1922 (porcelain) by Adamovich, Mikhail (1884-1947); Peterhof Palace, Petrodvorets, St

Red Army and the Red Fleet 1918-1923 (gouache and ink on paper)
FIA5403411 Red Army and the Red Fleet 1918-1923 (gouache and ink on paper) by Moor, Dmitry (Dmitry Stakhievich Orlov) (1883-1946); 101x69 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Fine Art Images

Brezhnev on May 26, 1943 (b / w photo)
1734705 Brezhnev on May 26, 1943 (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev (19 December 1906 - 10 November 1982)

The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929 (chromolitho)
FIA5403540 The enemies of the Five Year Plan, 1929 (chromolitho) by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); 51x71 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Pourquoi dors tu ? - Why do you sleep, man? par Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-after 1935), - Chromolithography, 70
FIA5403517 Pourquoi dors tu ? - Why do you sleep, man? par Zvorykin, Boris Vasilievich (1872-after 1935), - Chromolithography, 70, 5x54 - Private Collection by Zvorykin

The 27th of February 1917, 1917 (painting)
885301 The 27th of February 1917, 1917 (painting) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: by Boris Mikhaelovitch Kustodiev (1878-1927))

Kings & Queens, October 1929 (gouache on paper)
7259586 Kings & Queens, October 1929 (gouache on paper) by Hunter, Edmund (1866-1937); Private Collection; Edmund & Alec Hunter Collection

Portrait of Stalin, 1933 (painting)
FIA5359689 Portrait of Stalin, 1933 (painting) by Brodsky, Isaak Israilevich (1883-1939); State Museum and Exhibition Centre ROSIZO

October Hurricane Poster, 1920 (colour litho)
BAL464788 October Hurricane Poster, 1920 (colour litho) by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); Private Collection

Konstantin tsiolkovsky, russian rocket pioneer, 1857-1935, tsiolkovskys designs (1903, 1911 and 1914) for a rocket ship
FAT4922319 Konstantin tsiolkovsky, russian rocket pioneer, 1857-1935, tsiolkovskys designs (1903, 1911 and 1914) for a rocket ship by Tsiokolvsky, Konstantin (1857-1935); Sovfoto/UIG

Constituent assembly a soviet political poster by v, deni, 1921
FAT4942798 Constituent assembly a soviet political poster by v, deni, 1921 by Deni, Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946); (add.info.: Constituent assembly a soviet political poster by v, deni)

Petrograd, Russia, during the February Revolution, 1917 (litho)
7200805 Petrograd, Russia, during the February Revolution, 1917 (litho) by Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Petrograd, Russia)

The Surrender of the Finns in 1940 (Russian-Finnish War), 1940 (oil on canvas)
STC266178 The Surrender of the Finns in 1940 (Russian-Finnish War), 1940 (oil on canvas) by Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947); 65x102 cm; State Central Artillery Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

The Brotherhood of Nations, 1927 (chromolitho)
FIA5403500 The Brotherhood of Nations, 1927 (chromolitho) by Smukrovich, Pyotr Iosifovich (1878-c.1941); 51x67 cm; Russian State Library, Moscow, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images

Natalya Lazarenko, Soviet Russian electrical engineer (b / w photo)
7200794 Natalya Lazarenko, Soviet Russian electrical engineer (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Natalya Lazarenko)

Artem Alikhanian, Soviet Armenian physicist (b / w photo)
7200789 Artem Alikhanian, Soviet Armenian physicist (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Artem Alikhanian (1908-1978), Soviet Armenian physicist

Nikolay Burdenko, Russian Soviet surgeon (b / w photo)
7200720 Nikolay Burdenko, Russian Soviet surgeon (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Nikolay Burdenko (1876-1946)

Ivan Meshchaninov, Soviet Russian linguist and ethnographer (b / w photo)
7200799 Ivan Meshchaninov, Soviet Russian linguist and ethnographer (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ivan Meshchaninov (1883-1967)

Scene from Alexander Ostrovskys play Wolves and Sheep (b / w photo)
7200739 Scene from Alexander Ostrovskys play Wolves and Sheep (b/w photo) by Russian Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (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.