Summer-themed illustrations from the “Little Hedgehog” book by V. Oseyeva, artist. Yu. Uzbyakov (1951)
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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Vintage Soviet tins from tea, candy, and soap.
Postcard by Yu. Stanovov (1953)
Photo by Semyon Fridlyand, 1950s
Summer fashions of 1970 modelled by St Petersburg’s landmarks
My pal explored this abandoned tuberculosis sanatorium in Toksovo, not far from St Petersburg. Look at these beautiful garden sculptures. They were a thing in the Soviet Union, a now forgotten art. Pedestals read “Life” and “Labour”.
Soviet doll house kitchen (c. early 1980s)
Back to school postcard, 1985
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This beautiful art is from my reader Marah @mmauschen, inspired by these pins. Absolutely love this! Look at the books Cheburashka’s sitting on. How cute. :)
Bicycle team of Rostokino fur manufacture, Moscow (1971)
Collaged posters for the First All-Union Spartakiad that was held in Moscow in 1928 (August 12 to 24). Designed by Gustav Kluzius. ()