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Anglo-Russian Festival
A Russian sailor watching part of the huge crowd waiting to get on board the Soviet ships during the Portsmouth Festival of Friendship. Date: April 1956
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1956 Anglo Festival Friendship Huge Portsmouth Sailor Soviet Waiting Watching
18x24 inch Poster Print
"Experience history with our stunning Anglo-Russian Festival Poster Print from Media Storehouse. This captivating image, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports you back to April 1956 during the Portsmouth Festival of Friendship. Witness the excitement and anticipation in the crowd as a Russian sailor gazes out at the throng of onlookers, eagerly awaiting their turn to board the Soviet ships. Bring this piece of mid-century history into your home or office and relive the spirit of international camaraderie. Order your Anglo-Russian Festival Poster Print today and make a statement with timeless, vintage style."
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes. Printed on 150 gsm Matte Paper for a natural feel and supplied rolled in a tube. Great for framing and should last many years. To clean wipe with a microfiber, non-abrasive cloth or napkin. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Poster prints are budget friendly enlarged prints in standard poster paper sizes (A0, A1, A2, A3 etc). Whilst poster paper is sometimes thinner and less durable than our other paper types, they are still ok for framing and should last many years. Our Archival Quality Photo Prints and Fine Art Paper Prints are printed on higher quality paper and the choice of which largely depends on your budget.
Estimated Product Size is 61.6cm x 46.3cm (24.3" x 18.2")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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This evocative photograph captures a moment of anticipation and excitement during the Anglo-Russian Festival held in Portsmouth, England in April 1956. The image focuses on a Russian sailor, dressed in his uniform, who stands at the railing of a Soviet ship, gazing out at the vast crowd gathered on the dockside. The atmosphere is electric, with thousands of people from both countries eagerly waiting to board the ships and begin the celebrations of friendship and cultural exchange. The Anglo-Russian Festival was a significant event in the post-war era, marking the first official visit of Soviet ships to Portsmouth Harbour since the Second World War. It was a symbol of the thawing of relations between the two superpowers and a chance for people from different backgrounds to come together and learn from one another. The photograph captures the sense of unity and camaraderie that characterized the festival, with people of all ages and backgrounds gathered together in a spirit of international goodwill. The sailor's introspective expression adds a poignant note to the scene, as if he is reflecting on the significance of the moment and the role he plays in this historic encounter. The image is a powerful reminder of the importance of diplomacy and cross-cultural understanding, and the enduring power of human connection in a world that can sometimes seem divided and fractured. Taken in the 1950s, it is a snapshot of a pivotal moment in history, and a testament to the enduring spirit of friendship and cooperation between nations.
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