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Russian agitprop poster of 1930
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Russian agitprop poster of 1930
Agitprop poster. A poster printed in 1930, urging the population toward the industrialisation of the Soviet Union. In this, it appeals to the populace to achieve various five-year plans ahead of schedule - those for oil, peat and general engineering in 2.5 years, those for agricultural machinery and electric output in 3 years. Agitprop (from agitation and propaganda) had positive connotation in Soviet history, where propaganda was viewed more as the dissemination of information than as a tool for social and political control
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Communist Control Industrialisation Political Politics Poster Propaganda Russia Russian Social Soviet Style Union Agitation Agitprop Conditioning Exhortation Five Year Plan Proletariat Realism Stalinist
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This print showcases a powerful Russian agitprop poster from 1930, serving as a visual testament to the fervent industrialization drive in the Soviet Union. The poster's purpose was to galvanize the population towards achieving ambitious five-year plans ahead of schedule, specifically targeting sectors such as oil, peat, general engineering, agricultural machinery, and electric output. With its bold and striking design, this agitprop poster exemplifies the distinctive style employed by propagandists during that era. It encapsulates both political messaging and artistic realism while appealing directly to the proletariat. In Soviet history, agitprop held a positive connotation as it aimed at disseminating information rather than solely exerting social or political control. The image serves as a reminder of an era when propaganda played a crucial role in shaping societal attitudes and mobilizing citizens towards collective goals. It reflects the intense conditioning efforts undertaken by Stalinist Russia to accelerate industrialization through exhortation and mass persuasion. As we delve into this historical artifact captured by Science Photo Library, we are transported back in time to witness how politics intertwined with artistry for ideological purposes. This photograph invites us to contemplate not only the power of propaganda but also its impact on society's perception of progress and national identity within early 20th-century Russia.
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