Socialist Realism Collection

Beat the Whites with the red wedge (Poster), 1920. Artist: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Beat the Whites with the red wedge (Poster), 1920. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

BOLSHEVIK MEETING, 1903. Vladimir Lenin at the Second Congress of the Marxist Russian Social Democratic Labour Party in 1903. Painting, 20th century

Advertising Poster for Pelmeni, 1936. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Lenin declaring soviet power by v, serov, original version

Under the Banner of Lenin, 1933 (poster)
3507807 Under the Banner of Lenin, 1933 (poster) by Klogis, Gustav (1895-1938); (add.info.: Under the Banner of Lenin Soviet Russian propaganda poster, by Gustav Klogis, (1895-1938)

You are not yet a member of the cooperative - sign up immediately!, 1927-1928. Private Collection

SOVIET POSTER, 1924. Long Live the Young Communist League! The Young are taking over the older generations torch
SOVIET POSTER, 1924. " Long Live the Young Communist League! The Young are taking over the older generations torch!" : Russian Soviet lithograph poster, 1924, by Alexander Samokhvalov

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

Partisan (colour litho)
6029486 Partisan (colour litho) by Yakovlev, Vassily Nikolayevich (1893-1953); Private Collection; (add.info.: Partisan.); Look and Learn / Elgar Collection.

The silver and gold church decorations were paid for by hard-earned kopecks, 1922. Private Collection

We've finished with the earthly kings ? now it's time to take care of the heavenly ones!, 1922. Private Collection

Enroll in the Red Army, 1919. Creator: Spasski, Wassili Wassiljewitsch (1873-1924)
Enroll in the Red Army, 1919. Private Collection

Reading is one of a person's duties, 1920. Creator: Iwanow, Sergei Iwanowitsch (1885-1942)
Reading is one of a person's duties, 1920. Private Collection

A book is nothing more than a man speaking in public, 1920. Creator: Iwanow, Sergei Iwanowitsch (1885-1942)
A book is nothing more than a man speaking in public, 1920. Private Collection

The Tsarist Regiments and the Red Army. Creator: Moor, Dmitri Stachiewitsch (1883-1946)
The Tsarist Regiments and the Red Army. Private Collection

The little bird started singing too early, 1919. Creator: Moor, Dmitri Stachiewitsch (1883-1946)
The little bird started singing too early, 1919. Private Collection

The devil doll, 1920. Creator: Moor, Dmitri Stachiewitsch (1883-1946)
The devil doll, 1920. Private Collection

A strong culture creates a strong cooperative, 1918. Creator: Unknown artist
A strong culture creates a strong cooperative, 1918. Private Collection

Soviet Propaganda Day - knowledge for everyone!, 1919. Creator: Pomanski, Nikolai Nikolajewitsch (1887-1935)
Soviet Propaganda Day - knowledge for everyone!, 1919. Private Collection

Stakhanovite watch, 1950. Creator: Kotov, Pyotr Ivanovich (1889-1953)
Stakhanovite watch, 1950. Found in the Collection of Regional Art Gallery, Tchelyabinsk.

Vigilance is our weapon. Be vigilant! (Poster), 1953. Artist: Shirokograd, B
Vigilance is our weapon. Be vigilant! (Poster), 1953. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow.

Stalin brought us up loyal to the people!, 1947. Artist: Golub, Pyotr Semyonovich (1913-1953)
Stalin brought us up loyal to the people!, 1947. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow.

On Watch, 1930s. Creator: Ryazhsky, Georgi Georgievich (1895-1952)
On Watch, 1930s. Found in the collection of Regional Art Museum, Rostov on Don.

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.

For everlasting peace!, 1949. Creator: Golub, Pyotr Semyonovich (1913-1953)
For everlasting peace!, 1949. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow.

The Battle of the Sivash Sea (the Perekop-Chongar Operation) in 1920, 1927. Creator: Kotov, Pyotr Ivanovich (1889-1953)
The Battle of the Sivash Sea (the Perekop-Chongar Operation) in 1920, 1927. Private Collection.

Towards new successes, young builders of communism!, 1951. Creator: Golub, Pyotr Semyonovich (1913-1953)
Towards new successes, young builders of communism!, 1951. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow.

Fly higher, further and faster than anyone!, 1946. Artist: Golub, Pyotr Semyonovich (1913-1953)
Fly higher, further and faster than anyone!, 1946. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow.

Be observant when standing sentinel! (Poster), 1953. Artist: Golub, Pyotr Semyonovich (1913-1953)
Be observant when standing sentinel! (Poster), 1953. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow.

Kuzbass Coal, 1938. Creator: Lukin, Wilhelm Ivanovich (1871-1943)
Kuzbass Coal, 1938. Found in the collection of the State Museum- and exhibition Centre ROSIZO, Moscow

Double page, 1930. Creator: Klutsis, Gustav (1895-1938)
Double page, 1930. Private Collection

The Worker and the Farmer, 1931. Creator: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
The Worker and the Farmer, 1931. Private Collection

Kill the fascist fanatic!, 1942. Creator: Deni (Denisov), Viktor Nikolaevich (1893-1946)
Kill the fascist fanatic!, 1942. Private Collection

Cossack, You Have Only One Path, 1919. Creator: Moor, Dmitri Stachievich (1883-1946)
Cossack, You Have Only One Path, 1919. Private Collection

Red Army Man Don't Want Blood, But They Are Ready, 1921. Creator: Moor, Dmitri Stachievich (1883-1946)
Red Army Man Don't Want Blood, But They Are Ready, 1921. Private Collection

Communication Operators! The front demands.. 1941. Creator: Svinenko, Nikolay Vladimirovich (1900-1942)
Communication Operators! The front demands.., 1941. Private Collection

Lenin and socialist reconstruction, 1920. Creator: Klutsis, Gustav (1895-1938)
Lenin and socialist reconstruction, 1920. Private Collection

Women, enter the Cooperatives!, 1918. Creator: Nivinsky, Ignati Ignatyevich (1881-1933)
Women, enter the Cooperatives!, 1918. Private Collection

Long Live the Sun! Hide the Darkness!, 1921. Creator: Simakov, Ivan Vasilievich (1877-1925)
Long Live the Sun! Hide the Darkness!, 1921. Private Collection

Without Heavy Industry We Cannot Build Any Industry, 1930. Creator: Klutsis, Gustav (1895-1938)
Without Heavy Industry We Cannot Build Any Industry, 1930. Private Collection

Communism is Soviet government plus the electrification of the whole country, 1930. Private Collection

Sailor! Make repairs!, 1921. Artist: Anonymous
Sailor! Make repairs!, 1921. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

We smite the lazy workers, 1931. Artist: Anonymous
We smite the lazy workers, 1931. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

The Cooperation Day in a village, 1926. Artist: Tcheptsov, Yefim Mikhailovich (1875-1950)
The Cooperation Day in a village, 1926. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Women at the kolkhozes are a great power (J. Stalin) ( (Poster), 1935. Artist: Svarog
Women at the kolkhozes are a great power (J. Stalin) ( (Poster), 1935. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

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"Socialist Realism: A Visual Journey Through Soviet Ideology" In the early 20th century, a powerful artistic movement emerged in Russia that aimed to shape society and promote socialist ideals through visual propaganda. Known as Socialist Realism, this art form became a cornerstone of Soviet culture and played a significant role in shaping the nation's collective consciousness. One iconic poster from 1920, titled "Beat the Whites with the red wedge, " created by El Lissitzky, encapsulates the spirit of this movement. The bold use of geometric shapes and vibrant colors symbolizes the Bolsheviks' determination to overcome their adversaries during the Russian Civil War. Another pivotal moment captured in history is Vladimir Lenin addressing delegates at the Second Congress of Marxist Russians in 1903. This photograph serves as a reminder of Lenin's influential role in laying down the foundations for socialism and communism in Russia. The power of advertising was harnessed to spread socialist messages widely. An example is an advertising poster for Pelmeni—a traditional Russian dish—created in 1936. By associating everyday food with revolutionary values, it sought to reinforce unity among citizens. Youth played a crucial part in propagating socialist principles, as depicted by Alexander Samokhvalov's lithograph poster from 1924 titled "Long Live the Young Communist League. " The image portrays young revolutionaries taking over from older generations—a symbolic passing of torches towards building a better future. Education also held great importance within this ideology. Alexander Zelensky's artwork from 1920 emphasizes that knowledge is essential for increased productivity—an idea central to achieving prosperity within socialism. Beyond posters and paintings, Socialist Realism found expression through architectural reliefs like those found on Marszalkowska Street and Piekna Street in Warsaw. These sculptures celebrated workers' achievements while glorifying collective effort towards societal progress. Not all aspects were positive; some works reflected harsh realities. The anonymous 1921 poster, "Sailor. Make repairs.