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Soviet Lottery
Halfsheet Soviet propaganda poster advertising the "3rd All-Union Osoaviakhim Lottery" in 1929. Osoaviakhim was a voluntary civilian organization in the USSR dedicated to promoting military preparedness skills and values.
Poster Details

Organization: Osoaviakhim (Society for the Assistance of Defense, Aircraft, and Chemical Construction).
Purpose: The lottery was designed to raise funds for Soviet defense initiatives, such as aviation and chemical construction.
Date: The poster mentions "1929 June 2, Sunday".
Message: The text on the poster encourages citizens to buy a lottery ticket for 50 kopecks for a chance to be one of "16 thousand people" who "win". The overall message was to strengthen the USSR's defense capabilities.
Imagery: The poster uses dynamic imagery of seemingly happy, everyday Soviet citizens, connecting the lotteries to national participation and progress.
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Soviet Lottery