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Unknown1956 Soviet propaganda poster USSR’s iconic Spartakiad1956
1956
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About the Item
This powerful 1956 Soviet propaganda poster celebrates one of the USSR’s most iconic athletic events—the Spartakiad, a state-sponsored sports competition created to rival the Olympic Games and promote unity and strength among socialist nations. The central image captures a massive stadium filled with perfectly coordinated athletes spelling out the word "МИР" (Peace), under the enormous, dramatically waving red Soviet flag, symbol of the USSR’s ideological dominance and collective spirit.
Flanked on both sides by a vibrant border of red flags representing various Soviet republics, the composition emphasizes unity among diverse nationalities within the USSR. Each flag, while echoing the central Soviet red, carries distinct color bands denoting the identities of the different republics, reinforcing the regime’s message of harmonious cooperation under a single socialist banner.
The background shows a stadium brimming with spectators, their faces indistinguishable, absorbed into the collective mass—a hallmark of socialist realism. Above them, international flags signal the presence of foreign delegations, adding a layer of global relevance and soft power projection to the event.
Printed in bold, commanding Cyrillic letters at the base, the slogan “Привет участникам Спартакиады!” (“Greetings to the Participants of the Spartakiad!”) serves as both a welcoming message and an affirmation of national pride in athletic achievement as a reflection of socialist strength and discipline.
This poster embodies the aesthetic and ideological hallmarks of mid-century Soviet propaganda: monumental scale, collectivist imagery, and patriotic fervor. It’s a striking artifact from the Cold War era that reflects how the Soviet Union used sport not only for physical excellence but also as a tool for ideological education and international messaging.
Highly collectible, this original piece offers a glimpse into the cultural-political theater of the USSR and remains a powerful symbol of how visual design served the machinery of the state.
Sports - Football
Moscow
- Creation Year:1956
- Dimensions:Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 31.89 in (81 cm)
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- Condition:Good condition, slight soiling on the left side, on linen.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792216907482
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