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Hammer and Sickle statue, Moscow, Russia
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Hammer and Sickle statue, Moscow, Russia
Symbolic statue of a couple holding the symbolic Hammer and Sickle, silhouetted against a clouded sky in Moscow, Russia.
circa 1968
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1968 Clouded Cloudy Communism Communist Hammer Moscow Pair Plinth Sickle Silhouetted Soviet Symbolic Ussr
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This evocative black-and-white photograph captures the iconic Hammer and Sickle statue in Moscow, Russia, silhouetted against a clouded sky. The statue, erected in 1937, symbolizes the unity of the working class, represented by the peasant with the sickle, and the industrial worker, symbolized by the hammer. The pair stands triumphantly on a high plinth, their tools raised in a show of solidarity and strength. The image, taken circa 1968, during the late Soviet era, captures the enduring power and symbolism of this monumental sculpture. The dark, moody sky adds a sense of drama and mystery, while the cityscape of Moscow fades into the background. The Hammer and Sickle had long been a potent symbol of the Soviet Union and communist ideology, representing the struggle for equality and the triumph of the working class. The photograph is part of The Japics Historic Photography Collection, a vast archive of historical images from around the world. It offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the Hammer and Sickle was a powerful and revered symbol in Moscow and beyond. The image is a poignant reminder of the historical significance of this statue and the ideology it represents, even as the world around it has changed.
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