This blog is about old postcards, book illustration and all kinds of paper whimsy from the Soviet Union. I'm a long time collector, and this blog is 7 years old. I have an etsy shop for cards, books, pins and vintage finds from Russia.
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Lenin in Moscow, vintage Soviet book from 1959 ()
Fashion catalog from the Leningrad House of Models, 1958
Moscow, Kuznetsky Most 1945-46
“Transport Agency for the people” (delivering furniture, bus tours etc.) - vintage matchbox labels from 1969 ()
“The Pie” by B. Smitnov - vintage book, USSR 1927
Soviet ready-made confectioneries. Most of these are widely produced to this day.
OK I gotta have a cup of tea now.
We have this place in my town where a few local enthusiasts keep their collection of vintage cars, motorcycles, bicycles and other stuff. It’s open for all and I like going there sometimes. I’m not too much into cars and the like, but I’m proud of the guys! It’s a cool place.
“USSR At The Construction Site” - vintage Soviet magazine, covers (1930—1941)
This is a vintage Russian electrical metronome that I picked up recently. It comes with an original box, but it doesn’t work (probably needs someone who understands the electrical.. stuff). But it’s a thing of beauty! Enjoy.
The words read presto, allegro, moderato, adagio.
Also, this model is called Baby (Малыш).
“Soviet Union Builds Socialism”, book designed by El Lissitzky. Published in 1933 ()