{"product_id":"september-1-first-day-of","title":"First Day of School- Soviet Propaganda","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis original Soviet poster was designed by O. Zaikova, an artist active during the late Soviet period when graphic design blended bold color, geometric precision, and educational themes. The poster celebrates the beginning of the school year, marked in the USSR by the holiday “1 September,” known as the Day of Knowledge. It was a major cultural event across the Soviet Union, symbolizing optimism, collective progress, and the value placed on education.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eZaikova’s composition reflects the bright, modernist aesthetic of 1970s and 1980s Soviet design. The grid serves as a visual metaphor for mathematics and learning, layered with stylized numbers, arrows, abstract shapes, and playful childlike drawings. Vivid blocks of cyan, magenta, red, and yellow create a sense of movement and structure. The dove motif, a recurring Soviet symbol for peace and a hopeful future, anchors the image.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEducational posters like this were widely displayed in schools and youth centers, intended to inspire enthusiasm for study and national unity. Today they are appreciated for their dynamic visual language and their place within the history of Soviet graphic art. Zaikova’s work captures the energy of the era and the belief that education could chart a bright path forward.\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 O. Zaikova\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":43020274925683,"sku":"P6231","price":123.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/RUL05288.jpg?v=1745792066","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/september-1-first-day-of","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}