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One sheet, This is a vintage Soviet propaganda poster from 1959. The text translates from Russian to English as "Metallurgists, let's complete the Seven-Year Plan ahead of schedule!"

Context: The poster was created to promote the Soviet Union's Seven-Year Plan, which ran from 1959 to 1965. The plan focused on developing heavy industry, including metallurgy.
Artist: The poster was illustrated by A. Kokorekin.
Theme: It features a metallurgist in protective gear, with a hand raised to shield their eyes from the bright light of their work, symbolizing the dedication and hard work of the Soviet people in achieving the economic goals set by the state.

The poster is a form of social realism, a style of art that was officially sanctioned by the Soviet government to promote socialist ideals and a positive image of a strong, unified workforce.
Soviet Welder