There’s this interesting phrasing on antique postcards - «С приятной Пасхой» - have a lovely Easter. It’s not used anymore, but I do think it’s a nice way to put it!
So, to everyone who celebrates today - с приятной Пасхой! :)
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.
Antique Russian Easter postcards from collection of Yury Kombolin.
Easter in Russia is celebrated on April 8 this year.
Russian antique postcards (early 1900s)
Easter postcard by Vladimir Zarubin (1992)
In my shop:
Vintage postcard from Latvia, early 90s I believe (possibly a reproduction).
For obvious reasons, there is no such thing as a Soviet Easter postcard, but here are 3 vintage post-Soviet postcards from 1992 - they’re reproductions of Russian Empire postcards (early XX cent.)
Happy Easter to everyone who celebrates!
Vintage Easter postcard, artist Vladimir Zarubin (1992)
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Coincidentally, today (May 1) we also celebrate Easter. Which is not a Soviet holiday at all, but a lovely tradition that goes on since way beyond the Soviet Union. Here are some Russian pre-revolution postcards that celebrate Easter.
koshkanakrushe:
Happy easter for all who celebrate it today!
Celebrate this Easter with a heart filled with love and peace. Have a blessed and wonderful Easter!
Old postcards.
lamus-dworski:
Easter postcards from Poland with illustrations by Maria Orłowska-Gabryś (released between 1960s-1980s).
Vintage Easter postcard, artist N. Korobova (1992) (via )
Vintage Easter postcard, artist A. Tarasov (1991) (via )
Vintage Easter postcard, artist Vladimir Zarubin (1992) (via )
Easter in Russia is April 12 this year.