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Soviet Union Endorses Perestroika
The Soviet Government in the late 1980s begins to endorse the program of perestroika. This propaganda imagery asks Soviet citizens to be active, creative, bold and competent.
Translation: “The policy is acceleration–perestroika–to work actively,…
Translation: “The policy is acceleration–perestroika–to work actively,…
Perestroika Postage Stamp
Postage stamp from the Soviet Union showing workers in industry and agriculture
Caption: "Perestroika, This is the foundation for a good life"
5 kopeck stamp
Caption: "Perestroika, This is the foundation for a good life"
5 kopeck stamp
Krokodil: Celebration of Fidel Castro
USSR Soviet satirical magazine Krokodil with Cuban leader Fidel Castro on the cover.
The publication coincided during Castro's visit to the Soviet Union. Banners in the image reflect "peace, may, friendship" and "Welcome Fidel"
The publication coincided during Castro's visit to the Soviet Union. Banners in the image reflect "peace, may, friendship" and "Welcome Fidel"
Historic Newspapers About the MiG-25
1. Foxbat or Flogger—a Headache.
2. The Technology Gap: Why Is The U.S. Falling Behind.
3. “F-15 ‘Streak Eagle’ Breaks All Existing Climbing Records.”
4. Russian Lands New MIG‐25 In Japan, Seeking U.S. Refuge
2. The Technology Gap: Why Is The U.S. Falling Behind.
3. “F-15 ‘Streak Eagle’ Breaks All Existing Climbing Records.”
4. Russian Lands New MIG‐25 In Japan, Seeking U.S. Refuge
Space Race Propaganda
Translation: “Glory! To the Soviet people, pioneers of the cosmos!”
It is an image of a cosmonaut brandishing the Soviet hammer and sickle. Each of the red stars resembles one of the Vostok Space Missions.
The Space Race was one of the many…
It is an image of a cosmonaut brandishing the Soviet hammer and sickle. Each of the red stars resembles one of the Vostok Space Missions.
The Space Race was one of the many…
Soviet Anti-Alcohol Campaign - Alcohol Leads to Crime
The propaganda imagery shows a young child evolving into a rowdy criminal as he drinks more and more.
Translation of the text reads: “LITTLE BY LITTLE, AND YOU END UP WITH A HOOLIGAN. TOLERANCE OF DRINKING IS DANGEROUS. THERE IS BUT A STEP FROM…
Translation of the text reads: “LITTLE BY LITTLE, AND YOU END UP WITH A HOOLIGAN. TOLERANCE OF DRINKING IS DANGEROUS. THERE IS BUT A STEP FROM…
Soviet Propaganda Poster - Alcohol Causes Problems in the Family
Image of a baby on one side and a bottle of Vodka on the other side. The caption translates to: "Either Or"
The propaganda poster is implying that life is a choice between alcohol and family; both cannot coexist. One cannot be a good family member…
The propaganda poster is implying that life is a choice between alcohol and family; both cannot coexist. One cannot be a good family member…
"Racism - the Shame of America"
Image of a black man holding a sign that says "I am Man" while the United States flag appears to form daggers threatening him. The caption states: "Racism - the shame of America"