Soviet Agitation And Propaganda Art Collection

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)

Day of the Wounded Red Army - November 2, 1919. Forward to Victory, 1919. Creator: Deni (Denissow)
Day of the Wounded Red Army - November 2, 1919. Forward to Victory, 1919. Private Collection

How to make calico from bread, 1919. Creator: Unknown artist
How to make calico from bread, 1919. 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

Christmas, 1921. Creator: Moor, Dmitri Stachiewitsch (1883-1946)
Christmas, 1921. Private Collection

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

People's power in ancient Russia, 1918. Creator: Apsit, Alexander Petrowitsch (1880-1944)
People's power in ancient Russia, 1918. Private Collection

Why we need the Donets Basin. coal and iron, 1919. Creator: Apsit, Alexander Petrowitsch (1880-1944)
Why we need the Donets Basin. coal and iron, 1919. Private Collection

White troops burn bread, 1919. Creator: Osinin, I. (active around 1919)
White troops burn bread, 1919. Private Collection

Electrification and counterrevolution, 1921. Creator: Simakow, Iwan Wassiliewitsch (1877-1925)
Electrification and counterrevolution, 1921. Private Collection

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

Red laughter, 1918. Creator: Unknown artist
Red laughter, 1918. Private Collection

Workers! The October Revolution gave you factories and free work, 1919. Creator: Unknown artist
Workers! The October Revolution gave you factories and free work, 1919. Private Collection

Felix Dzerzhinsky (1877-1926) and members of the Cheka college, 1918-1919. Creator: Unknown photographer
Felix Dzerzhinsky (1877-1926) and members of the Cheka college, 1918-1919. Found in the Collection of the Russisches Staatliches Militarhistorisches Archiv

Prodnalog (food tax), 1921. Creator: Iwanow, Sergei Iwanowitsch (1885-1942)
Prodnalog (food tax), 1921. Private Collection

The worker snatched the world from darkness, c.1920. Creator: Unknown artist
The worker snatched the world from darkness, c.1920. Private Collection

Comrade! You have to wield a gun like a scythe, 1919. Creator: Unknown artist
Comrade! You have to wield a gun like a scythe, 1919. Private Collection

Work will be the ruler of the world!, 1922. Creator: Unknown artist
Work will be the ruler of the world!, 1922. Private Collection

Only the Red Army will give us bread, 1919. Creator: Pomanski, Nikolai Nikolajewitsch (1887-1935)
Only the Red Army will give us bread, 1919. Private Collection

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

Give bread to the revolution!, 1920. Creator: Unknown artist
Give bread to the revolution!, 1920. Private Collection

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Soviet agitation and propaganda art was a powerful tool used by the government to control and influence the masses during the Soviet era. Through bold imagery, strong slogans, and striking visuals, artists were able to convey messages of unity, strength, and loyalty to the communist cause. These artworks often depicted idealized versions of Soviet life, glorifying leaders such as Lenin and Stalin while demonizing enemies of the state. The use of propaganda art in Soviet society was pervasive, with posters displayed in public spaces, schools, workplaces, and even homes. The goal was to instill a sense of patriotism and devotion to the communist ideology among citizens. Artists were expected to adhere to strict guidelines set forth by the government, ensuring that their work aligned with official party doctrine. Despite its propagandistic nature, Soviet agitation art also showcased incredible artistic talent and creativity. Many renowned artists emerged from this period, creating iconic images that have endured through history. Today, these artworks serve as a reminder of a tumultuous time in Russian history when art was used as a weapon for political control. Soviet agitation and propaganda art played a significant role in shaping public opinion and promoting socialist ideals during the Soviet era. Its legacy lives on as a testament to both the power of visual communication and the complexities of state-sponsored artistry under authoritarian rule.