Soviet Visuals Blog

Everyday Photos of Soviet Women

Women in the Soviet Union formally had equal rights with men. The reality however sometimes looked a little different. Soviet propaganda glorified a woman-mother, a woman-worker and comrade-in arms. Miss...

Everyday Photos of Soviet Women

Women in the Soviet Union formally had equal rights with men. The reality however sometimes looked a little different. Soviet propaganda glorified a woman-mother, a woman-worker and comrade-in arms. Miss...

The Soviet Army: Posters, Paintings and Photogr...

In the USSR, most men have completed compulsory military service. On the streets of Soviet cities, a person wearing military uniform was a natural part of the cityscape. "23rd February...

The Soviet Army: Posters, Paintings and Photogr...

In the USSR, most men have completed compulsory military service. On the streets of Soviet cities, a person wearing military uniform was a natural part of the cityscape. "23rd February...

How Amazing Are These Soviet Vehicles?

The Soviet motor vehicle industry started with the establishment of large car manufacturing plants during the first five-year plan in 1928-1932. By the mid-50s, 54.2 thousand passenger cars and 313.6...

How Amazing Are These Soviet Vehicles?

The Soviet motor vehicle industry started with the establishment of large car manufacturing plants during the first five-year plan in 1928-1932. By the mid-50s, 54.2 thousand passenger cars and 313.6...

10 Fascinating Soviet Anti-Religion Campaign Po...

Following Karl Marx's idea of religion being 'the opium of the people', the USSR became the first state to have the elimination of religion as an ideological objective.   Scientific...

10 Fascinating Soviet Anti-Religion Campaign Po...

Following Karl Marx's idea of religion being 'the opium of the people', the USSR became the first state to have the elimination of religion as an ideological objective.   Scientific...

10 Vivid Psychedelic Visuals From The USSR

The official technique of Soviet art was Socialist realism. Some artists chose to take a different route. "Krugozor" (The Outlook) magazine cover, 1974 "Fantasia" cafe, Batumi, Georgian SSR, 1984 "IL86...

10 Vivid Psychedelic Visuals From The USSR

The official technique of Soviet art was Socialist realism. Some artists chose to take a different route. "Krugozor" (The Outlook) magazine cover, 1974 "Fantasia" cafe, Batumi, Georgian SSR, 1984 "IL86...

Soviet Money

Soviet Money

Communism was defined as a stateless, classless and moneyless society, money has played an important role in the USSR since its creation. Circulation of foreign currency was strictly prohibited in...

Soviet Money

Communism was defined as a stateless, classless and moneyless society, money has played an important role in the USSR since its creation. Circulation of foreign currency was strictly prohibited in...