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Beautiful Soviet poster of 1979 announcing the Olympic Games of Moscow of 1980

Circa 1980

This striking 1979 original poster was created in anticipation of the XXII Olympic Games, held in Moscow in 1980. With bold Soviet-era graphic design, the image captures the triumpha...

Beautiful Soviet poster made in 1955. The Spartakiad was an international sports event that was sponsored by the Soviet Union. Five international Spartakiades were held from 1928 to...

The 1974 original propaganda poster titled "12 Avril journée de la cosmonautique CCCP Yuri Gagarin" is a compelling artifact from the Soviet era, celebrating Cosmonautics Day and the achievements of Yuri Gagarin. This poster is a vivid example of how the Soviet Union used art and propaganda to promote its space program and the broader ideals of socialism and communism. Cosmonautics Day, celebrated on April 12, marks the anniversary of Yuri Gagarin's historic flight in 1961 when he became the first human to journey into outer space. This day holds significant importance in Russian and Soviet history, symbolizing the technological prowess and exploratory spirit of the Soviet Union during the Cold War. The poster features Yuri Gagarin, the pioneering cosmonaut whose name became synonymous with Soviet space achievements. Gagarin's smiling face and heroic pose embody the triumph of the Soviet space program and its role in the space race against the United States. His image is a powerful symbol of Soviet ingenuity, courage, and the potential of socialism to achieve great feats. The text on the poster, "Socialisme et communisme c'est le port spatiale fiable d'ou l'humanité prend d'assaut et dirigera les étendues de l'univers" ("Socialism and communism is the reliable spaceport from which humanity launches and will conquer the expanses of the universe"), reinforces the ideological message that the successes of the Soviet space program were a direct result of its socialist and communist principles. This statement reflects the deep interconnection between Soviet ideology and its scientific and technological advancements. The artistic style of the poster is typical of Soviet propaganda art...

The 1962 original Soviet poster with the inscription "За коммунистический труд" (For Communist Labor) reflects the ideological and aesthetic trends of the time in the USSR. Created d...

Original vintage Soviet sports poster for the 22nd Summer Olympic Games / Games of the XXII Olympiad in 1980 held in Moscow Russia, featuring an illustration of Moscow's Kremlin Spas...

Original vintage Soviet sports poster for the 22nd Summer Olympic Games / Games of the XXII Olympiad in 1980 held in Moscow Russia featuring a colourful illustration of various historic and notable buildings in Moscow Russia including the Ostankino television and radio tower, Bolshoi Ballet...

Original vintage Soviet sport poster for the Final Football Tournament in Leningrad Russia of the 22nd Summer Olympic Games of the XXII Olympiad in 1980 hosted by Moscow Russia featu...

Original vintage sports poster promoting the 22nd Summer Olympic Games / Games of the XXII Olympiad in 1980 held in Moscow Russia featuring people walking in front of Dynamo Stadium,...