“Buy Yantar clocks of the Oryol Clock Factory", Soviet poster (1960s).
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.
“For the good of the Motherland — for the good of the people.“ Poster by V. Briskin advertising government bonds (USSR, 1954).
“The Fourth Lottery of Goods from the Children’s Commission at the VTsIK". Poster by N. Sokolik (USSR, 1931).
“To accomplish the five-year plan in four years, prepare qualified personnel on the line!” Poster by A. Chernomordik (USSR, 1930).
Poster for “I Loved You Once”, Soviet film directed by Ilya Frez (1967)
Poster for “The Red Necktie”, a 1948 Soviet film.
“Plant and take care of gardens, the work will pay off in full!” Poster by V. Grishchenkov (USSR, 1966)
Poster for “Spotted Dog Running at the Edge of the Sea“, Soviet 1990 movie (dir. Karen Gevorkian)
“Peace to the space, peace to the ear, peace to your house!”
Poster designed by Vyacheslav Poyurov (USSR, 1986)
“Electricity to collective farms, state farms, motor and tractor stations!” Soviet poster by Viktor Koretsky (1950)
“Visit Yesenin locations aboard a steamship.” Poster advertising river cruises (USSR, 1960s)
“Svema tape cassettes - high quality sound.” Soviet ad poster from 1980s.
Long live Moscow! Poster by V. Ivanov (1947)
“Ancient Moscow / Pre-revolutionary Moscow / Soviet Moscow”
Poster advertising Soviet perfumery to international tourists (1960s)