{"title":"Russia","description":"\u003cp\u003eRussia's graphic tradition took a sharp turn after 1917, when the new Soviet state treated visual art as a political instrument. Constructivist designers built a bold visual language from geometry, red and black ink, and diagonal composition that influenced commercial design across Europe for decades. That energy carried into film posters, propaganda prints, and illustrated journals well into the mid-20th century. The pieces shown here are period originals from that tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"dominvodhozilis-oil-spill","title":"Environmental Protection- Soviet Propaganda","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this quietly haunting 1989 Soviet poster, a white heron stands alone in a dark, polluted space, one leg dipped into a jar of unnatural blue liquid. The strange word across the top, Доминводхозились, is a satirical twist on Soviet bureaucratic language. It roughly refers to mismanagement of water resources, a nod to the tangled and often damaging oversight by state-run environmental agencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated during the Perestroika period, when censorship was loosening and environmental crises were becoming harder to ignore, the poster reflects a turning point in public awareness. Pollution of rivers and wetlands had reached a critical point, and posters like this began addressing those issues with symbolic imagery rather than overt political critique.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe heron, usually a symbol of grace and balance, becomes a metaphor for nature trapped by human negligence. Its leg inside the jar suggests contamination, fragility, and the unnatural state of the ecosystem. With minimal text and a dreamlike design, the message lands without shouting: nature is watching, and it’s in trouble.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.0\" x 21.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Minor border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43020259721331,"sku":"P6126","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/RUL05167.jpg?v=1745849577"},{"product_id":"little-boat-children-s-po","title":"Little Boat, Children's Poem- Soviet Propaganda","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original 1987 Soviet children’s poster was illustrated by Miturich, an artist known for his whimsical, storybook style and his contributions to late Soviet era children’s publishing. The poster features a charming nautical scene: a golden ship crewed entirely by lively little mice, guided across a calm blue sea by a proud duck captain. The flowing handwritten text is a playful children’s poem, written in the familiar rhythmic style that was common in Soviet educational prints of the 1980s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMiturich’s illustrations are expressive and gentle, marked by soft watercolor textures, rounded forms, and friendly character design. His work often appeared in books, classroom materials, and youth posters, where he brought a sense of imagination and warmth to everyday lessons. This image reflects that approach, turning a simple poem into a vibrant world filled with motion and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by the Molodaya Gvardiya (Young Guard) imprint in Moscow, the poster comes from a period when children’s graphics held an important place in Soviet visual culture. These prints encouraged reading, curiosity, and storytelling, and today they are appreciated for their artistry, nostalgia, and the cultural snapshot they provide of late Soviet childhood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.0\" x 23.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e Miturich\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43020267487347,"sku":"P6187","price":140.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/RUX05240.jpg?v=1745796925"},{"product_id":"untitled-1980-olympics","title":"1980 Summer Olympics, Moscow","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn icon of Cold War-era design from one of the most politically charged Games in Olympic history. Originally created for the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow, this striking Soviet poster features the red flag of the USSR rising above the five Olympic rings, set against a crisp horizon of green and sky blue. This version is the authorized 1988 re-release of the coveted design, issued within the Soviet Union and faithful to the original composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1980 Games were a global flashpoint. More than 60 countries, led by the United States, boycotted the event in protest of the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. For the USSR, the Games became a platform to showcase national strength, discipline, and cultural ambition. This poster distilled that message into a powerful visual—minimalist, wordless, and unmistakable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you're drawn to the politics of sport or the graphic clarity of Soviet minimalism, this piece remains a bold and historically resonant artifact from a defining era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 21.75\" x 17.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e V. Yermakov\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43020279251059,"sku":"P6257","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/RUX26541.jpg?v=1745778728"},{"product_id":"matador-batch-30","title":"Monuments of Old Russian Painting","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster reproduces a celebrated 16th century Russian icon depicting St. Sergius of Radonezh with narrative scenes from his life arranged around the central portrait. The header reads “Monuments of Old Russian Painting,” positioning the image within a broader cultural preservation series. At the center, Sergius is shown frontal and solemn, haloed and richly robed, holding a scroll. Surrounding panels illustrate key moments from his life, rendered in the flattened perspective and luminous earth tones characteristic of medieval Russian iconography.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSergius of Radonezh, 1314 to 1392, was the founder of the Trinity Lavra of St. Sergius and one of the most revered spiritual figures in Russian Orthodoxy. He played a pivotal role in shaping monastic life and is traditionally associated with the spiritual unification of medieval Rus. The original icon, dated 1591, reflects the mature Moscow school style, with intricate ornamental borders and densely composed narrative scenes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrinted with deep, saturated tones against a dark ground, this piece functions both as devotional imagery and as an educational reproduction, preserving the visual language of Old Russian sacred art. A striking example of how religious iconography was reintroduced to modern audiences through poster format.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32.00\" x 22.00\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. General border wear. Light background creasing. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43060575928435,"sku":"P6366","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/rur-m.jpg?v=1769196996"},{"product_id":"mutual-economic-assistance-soviet-propaganda-rul26613001","title":"Mutual Economic Assistance- Soviet Propaganda ","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by A. Berezitsky in 1988, this original Soviet poster celebrates COMECON, the Council for Mutual Economic Assistance, the economic alliance linking socialist nations across Europe, Asia, and the Caribbean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated during the Gorbachev era, Berezitsky’s design channels the clean optimism of late Soviet modernism. Sharp architectural lines rise skyward like a monument to progress, while the flags of COMECON member states: Cuba, Vietnam, the USSR, East Germany, and others, flutter proudly above. The symmetry and precision convey a sense of unity, discipline, and forward motion, all key themes in the visual language of 1980s socialist design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe slogan, “Unity of Purpose, Unity of Action,” reflects the cooperative ideals that COMECON promoted even as the socialist bloc began to shift beneath it. Both patriotic and idealistic, Berezitsky’s poster captures the final chapter of the Soviet dream, when art and propaganda still reached for the future with confidence and conviction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26.25\" x 19.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e A. Berezitsky\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44146450432115,"sku":"P6744-2-1","price":160.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/01335795-baee-4b75-a6e1-b8912093dfa3_pasted-image-1764981065582.png?v=1764981082"},{"product_id":"we-will-wage-a-war-on-alcoholism-rul26616","title":"Fight Drunkeness- Soviet Propaganda","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis poster was created in 1914 to promote the Theaterkunst Ausstellung at the Kunstgewerbemuseum der Stadt Zürich, an exhibition dedicated to the art of theater, including costume, stage design, and performance aesthetics. Held from February through April 1914, the exhibition reflects the growing recognition of theater as a serious artistic discipline within early twentieth century European cultural institutions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design features a stylized theatrical figure in a dynamic pose, rendered in bold, flat areas of color. The harlequin inspired costume, patterned in red and yellow against a rich green field, immediately signals the world of stage performance and commedia traditions. Strong outlines, simplified forms, and carefully balanced typography reflect the influence of early modern graphic design and the emerging Swiss poster style, where clarity and visual impact were paramount.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduced just months before the outbreak of the First World War, this poster captures a moment of cultural confidence and experimentation in prewar Europe. Today, it stands as a striking example of early twentieth century exhibition advertising and an important artifact of Zurich’s artistic life on the eve of profound historical change.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34.0\" x 21.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e V. Mekhantiev\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Light border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44146451087475,"sku":"P6744-13-1","price":240.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/d1e5402d-717c-4660-a1cb-b532cfdae6a1_pasted-image-1764983245284.png?v=1764983335"},{"product_id":"white-nights-soviet-film","title":"Sampo, Soviet Film","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"238\"\u003eThis original 1959 Soviet film poster was created for the release of Сампо, translated as Sampo. The film was directed by Александр Птушко and produced by Mosfilm, and stands as one of the most ambitious fantasy projects in Soviet cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"746\"\u003eThe story is drawn from the Karelian Finnish national epic Kalevala and centers on the legend of the Sampo, a magical object said to bring endless prosperity. The narrative follows the struggle between those who seek to protect the collective good and those driven by personal power, using myth, heroism, and folklore to explore themes of responsibility, sacrifice, and moral choice. By working outside contemporary realism, Ptushko crafted a timeless mythic film rooted in ancient storytelling traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"748\" data-end=\"1197\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eSampo occupies a distinctive place in Soviet film history as a fusion of folklore and technical innovation. Ptushko, a pioneer of visual effects, employed elaborate sets, miniatures, and optical techniques to bring the epic world of the Kalevala to the screen. Released internationally in edited form, the film helped introduce global audiences to this mythological tradition and remains a key example of late 1950s Soviet fantasy cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 39.0\" x 29.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Light border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44146451251315,"sku":"P6744-17","price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/camno-m.jpg?v=1768518469"},{"product_id":"soviet-film-red-and-black-fighter-with-rifle","title":"The Bonfires are Burning, Soviet Film","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original 1961 Soviet film poster was created for the release of Костры горят, translated as The Bonfires Are Burning, a feature produced by the Georgian Film Studio during a period of renewed artistic experimentation within Soviet cinema. Directed by Yuli Kavtaradze and based on a literary work by R. Gvetadze, the film belongs to the post Stalin era when regional studios were encouraged to develop distinct visual and narrative voices. Georgian productions of this period often emphasized moral struggle, collective memory, and individual resolve, reflecting broader cultural shifts taking place across the Soviet Union in the early nineteen sixties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster’s composition draws directly from the visual language of Soviet Socialist Realism while pushing toward a more expressive, painterly style. The monumental figure dominates the surface, rendered with dramatic contrasts of light and shadow against a saturated red ground. The upward thrust of the arm and rifle evokes both resistance and sacrifice, while the absence of a specific setting universalizes the subject into a symbolic archetype. This emphasis on gesture, color, and psychological intensity aligns the work with mid century Soviet graphic design, where posters functioned not only as promotional material but as ideological images meant to distill narrative and emotion into a single, commanding visual statement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.0\" x 27.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Light border wear. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44146451415155,"sku":"P6744-18","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/RUSSIA-M.jpg?v=1768517703"},{"product_id":"ussr-sports-champions-1973","title":"USSR Sports Champions","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 37.75\" x 25.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Faint background scuffs. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44186394919027,"sku":"P6759-2","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/soviet-M.jpg?v=1768526633"},{"product_id":"cycling-race-velodrome-ussr","title":"Cycling Velodrome, USSR","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original 1948 Soviet sports poster was produced to promote a major international track cycling event held in Riga, then part of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic. The poster advertises a seven city cycling match at the Sencu Sils velodrome, organized under the authority of the Committee for Physical Culture and Sport of the USSR. The event brought together riders from across the Soviet sphere, including Moscow, Leningrad, Tbilisi, Yerevan, Vilnius, Tula, and Riga.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design captures the postwar Soviet emphasis on athleticism, discipline, and collective strength. The dynamic perspective and exaggerated motion lines emphasize speed, endurance, and technical precision, key values promoted through state sponsored sport during this period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosters like this were both functional announcements and ideological tools, celebrating physical culture as a pillar of modern Soviet life. Printed in 1948, just three years after the end of World War II, this piece reflects a moment when public sporting events were used to signal recovery, unity, and international prestige. Today, it stands as a highly collectible example of mid century Soviet graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 33.0\" x 25.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Light border wear. Faint background scuffs. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44221748510835,"sku":"P6737-6","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/poster-76-research-detail-cycl-m-CWXHMJAOHI1kNfSq1fHBO8Sj9V7bTs.jpg?v=1780692030"},{"product_id":"communist-party-soviet-union","title":"Communist Party of the Soviet Union, USSR","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis striking Soviet propaganda poster from 1982 captures the enduring cult of Lenin in the waning years of the USSR. The design presents the revolutionary leader in heroic scale, his figure silhouetted in deep brown against the massive red letters 'КПСС' (CPSU - Communist Party of the Soviet Union). Lenin stands in his characteristic pose, one hand gesturing persuasively, the other clutching a copy of Pravda, the eternal orator frozen in perpetual address to the masses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Russian text adapts a famous couplet from Vladimir Mayakovsky's 1924 elegy: 'We say Lenin, we mean the Party \/ We say Party, we mean Lenin.' This poetic fusion of man and institution perfectly encapsulates Soviet ideology's central paradox, the individual sublimated into the collective, yet simultaneously elevated to godlike status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA compelling artifact from the Brezhnev era's twilight, this poster embodies the visual language of Soviet power even as that power was beginning its slow decline. The bold graphic design and limited color palette demonstrate the sophisticated simplicity that made Soviet propaganda so visually effective. A standout piece for collectors of Cold War memorabilia and political art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Size\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 41.0\" x 23.0\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Artist\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e V. Sachkov\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-label=\"Condition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original fold lines present. Creasing near original fold lines. General border wear. Small tears that have been touched up. Faint background scuffs. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44221748576371,"sku":"P6737-8","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/lenin-m.jpg?v=1771710589"},{"product_id":"klm-eastern-europe-by-leen-spierenburg-ca-1955","title":"Visit Eastern Europe, KLM","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis vibrant KLM travel poster transforms the distant mystery of Cold War-era Eastern Europe into an irresistible invitation. Attributed to Dutch designer Leen Spierenburg, the composition features a commanding figure in traditional folk costume, standing triumphant above a dreamlike skyline of Orthodox onion domes and Gothic spires. The signature diagonal stripe pattern creates dynamic energy while the sophisticated color palette of powder blue, deep violet, and warm coral captures the optimistic spirit of mid-century commercial aviation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eKLM Royal Dutch Airlines, one of the world's oldest carriers, commissioned such posters to hang in travel agencies across Europe and America, enticing adventurous tourists to explore destinations that seemed both exotic and slightly forbidden during the early Cold War thaw. The stylized bridge at the bottom suggests connection and accessibility, while the radiant sun promises warmth beyond the Iron Curtain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of airline memorabilia, mid-century modern design, or Cold War era ephemera, this poster captures a unique moment when commercial aviation was opening windows to a divided world.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44710177702003,"sku":"P7285","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_ebe6e49e-2420-4fb2-a801-501e8fb3f075.jpg?v=1775761969"},{"product_id":"civil-a-palyan-russian-23x32-1952","title":"The Civil Course, Soviet Release","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet poster was designed for the Hungarian sports comedy \"Newcomers at the Stadium\" captures the lighthearted spirit of early 1950s Eastern Bloc cinema. Created by graphic artists E. Pozdnev and M. Koloss for the film's Soviet release, the design features a wonderfully comic figure of a hapless athlete laden with sports equipment, rendered in a bold two-tone palette of deep burgundy and vibrant orange.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe film starred Ferenc Szusza, an actual Hungarian football legend, lending authentic sports credibility to this gentle comedy about newcomers navigating the world of athletics. Director Márton Keleti crafted a film that served as both entertainment and subtle promotion of socialist physical culture, though its comedic tone kept it firmly in the realm of popular amusement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProduced by Glavkinoprokat's own printing facilities in Moscow with a run of 25,000 copies, this poster exemplifies the distinctive visual language of Soviet film advertising. The hand-lettered Cyrillic title flows dynamically across the composition, while the illustration's energetic diagonal thrust draws the eye. 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The magnificent central rooster, rendered in traditional Russian folk art style with richly layered plumage in warm oranges, browns, and teals, contains a stylized sun face within its body, linking celestial and terrestrial symbolism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwelve zodiac medallions flank the central image, each displaying its corresponding sign and date range in Cyrillic text, accompanied by horoscope readings that would have been ideologically unacceptable just two years earlier under Soviet rule. The warm color palette of oranges, golds, and creams gives the piece a welcoming decorative quality that transcends its utilitarian calendar function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis calendar captures a unique moment when Russian popular culture was rapidly absorbing influences previously suppressed, creating an eclectic blend of folk tradition and imported mysticism. A fascinating piece of post-Soviet ephemera that doubles as striking decorative art.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 35.0\" x 23.5\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good to Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. 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