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One sheet Soviet propaganda poster commemorating the 22nd Congress of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) in 1962. The text on it, in Russian, translates to "XXII Congress of the CPSU: From Socialism to Communism".
Key Information
Event & Date: The poster was created for the 22nd Congress of the CPSU, which took place in 1962.
Slogan: The main slogan is "?? ?????????? – ? ??????????" (From Socialism to Communism). The man in the poster is holding a large book titled "????????? ????" (Program of the CPSU).
Artist: The poster was designed by the Soviet graphic artist Vadim Petrovich Volikov (???????, ????? ????????).
Symbolism: The image depicts a strong worker holding the Party Program, symbolizing that by following the program, the country is building communism. The construction site and crane in the background reinforce the theme of building the future communist society.
Historical Context: The 22nd Congress was a significant event where Nikita Khrushchev famously declared that the Soviet Union would achieve communism within the next two decades, by 1980. This poster is a classic example of Socialist Realism art style used for state propaganda. |
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