{"product_id":"soviet-poster-18","title":"Battle Alcoholism, Soviet Propaganda","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis poster, issued by the Perm Regional Committee of the Red Cross Society (Пермский Областной Комитет Общества Красного Креста), represents the continuing Soviet campaign against alcoholism that persisted throughout the nation's history. The title 'Пьянству - БОЙ' translates as 'Fight Against Drunkenness' or 'Battle Against Alcoholism,' employing the military metaphor common in Soviet propaganda discourse.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe composition by artist V. M. Zyryanov employs the visual vocabulary established by early Soviet constructivist designers: bold geometric forms, limited chromatic range dominated by revolutionary red, diagonal dynamic tension, and immediately comprehensible symbolism. The vodka bottle, explicitly labeled 'ВОДКА,' leaves no ambiguity regarding the target of the campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Perm region, an industrial area in the Urals, faced significant challenges with worker alcoholism affecting productivity, a concern that prompted regional health organizations to commission such materials. This poster predates the aggressive anti-alcohol campaign launched under Gorbachev in 1985, placing it within the broader context of ongoing Soviet public health initiatives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.75\" x 15.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Horizonal folds. Areas of partial horizontal creases. General border wear. Light background scuffs. Light corner wear. 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":45400533074035,"sku":"P8696","price":200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_b2fc929f-4773-4b4f-bbc9-f1694ce44b50.jpg?v=1787968989","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/products\/soviet-poster-18","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}