Analphabetism Collection

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). El analfabetismo ciega el espiritu. Soldado instruyete (Spirit is blinded by analphabetism. Soldier, get instructed). Poster edited by the Militia of Culture. SPAIN

To have more, we must produce more. To produce more, it is necessary to know more, 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The Young Communist Dunya, 1928. Creator: Sokolov, Mikhail Georgiyevich (1875-1953)
The Young Communist Dunya, 1928. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

In the Village Reading Room, 1927. Creator: Bauskin, Vasily Stepanovich (1898-1952)
In the Village Reading Room, 1927. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Long Live the Sun! Hide the Darkness!, 1921. Private Collection

Woman, learn to read and write!, 1924. Creator: Kruglikova
Woman, learn to read and write!, 1924. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Books are the Source of Knowledge. Citizens, Save the Libraries, 1920. Found in the collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Literacy - the road to communism, 1920. Creator: Anonymous
Literacy - the road to communism, 1920. Private Collection

The fight against illiteracy. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

A Book Is Nothing But a Man Speaking Publically, 1920. Private Collection

Active, learn!, 1927. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Do you help to liquidate illiteracy?, 1925. Artist: Anonymous
Do you help to liquidate illiteracy?, 1925. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Poster to the fight against illiteracy, 1918. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Likbez. Scholars at a factory building, 1930
Likbez. Scholars at a factory building

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"Unlocking Minds: The Battle Against Analphabetism" In the early 20th century, as societies strived for progress and prosperity, they recognized that knowledge was the key to achieving their goals. "To have more, we must produce more. To produce more, it is necessary to know more, " proclaimed Alexander Nikolaevich Zelensky in 1920. This sentiment echoed across nations grappling with illiteracy. The Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) became a battleground not only for political ideologies but also for education. In 1924, Kruglikova's powerful artwork urged women to learn to read and write, empowering them with knowledge and independence. Books emerged as beacons of enlightenment during this time. They were hailed as the source of knowledge that could transform societies. A poster from 1920 implored citizens to save libraries - vital institutions where minds could expand beyond limitations. Literacy was seen as a path towards communism - an ideology that sought equality and social justice. An anonymous creator highlighted this connection in another poster from the same year. It emphasized how literacy would pave the way towards a fairer society. The fight against illiteracy intensified throughout the years; artists like Lissitzky depicted its importance in building socialism in USSR Builds Socialism (1933). They understood that eradicating analphabetism meant empowering individuals and strengthening communities. "A Book Is Nothing But a Man Speaking Publically, " declared another poster from 1920 – emphasizing how reading connected people across time and space through shared ideas and experiences. Society called upon its members to take action actively – urging them to learn. A vibrant poster from 1927 encouraged individuals not only to acquire knowledge but also share it with others around them. Communities united against illiteracy by asking each other: "Do you help liquidate illiteracy?" Artists captured this call-to-action anonymously in 1925, emphasizing the collective effort required to eradicate this barrier.