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Original slogans on the poster: ВМЕСТЕ БОРОТЬСЯ ЗА РАЗОРУЖЕНИЕ! Literally English translation: TOGETHER FIGHT FOR THE DISARMING! POSTER ARTIST: BRISKIN VENIAMIN MARKOVICH PRINT YEAR: 1976 SUBJECT: PEACE, DETENTE, DISARMING LANGUAGE: RUSSIAN PRINT RUN: 70.000 PUBLISHED BY: "PLAKAT", MOSCOW SIZE: IN: 23 x 34 = CM: 58 x 86 CONDITION: ROLLED, NEAR TO GOOD ✯ Description & Historical Background — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Created in 1976 , this Cold War-era Soviet poster calls for international unity against the nuclear arms race . The three interlocked fists—depicting people of different races—grasp and snap a black missile, symbolizing global solidarity in the struggle for peace and nuclear disarmament. This design was likely distributed globally, including at peace summits and exhibitions, to promote the USSR’s image as a champion of international peace and anti-imperialist cooperation . ✯ Style — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Executed in a bold, Pop-Art-inspired aesthetic , the poster uses contrasting flat colors —purple, gold, white, and black—set against a bright sky-blue background. Its stylized graphic quality reflects mid-1970s visual trends and aligns with internationalist themes , making the message instantly readable across language and cultural barriers. ✯ Artist — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Briskin Veniamin Markovich (1913–1982) Briskin was a prominent Ukrainian Soviet poster artist and illustrator whose work focused on peace, anti-war, and civic messages. His posters were widely published in the USSR and used internationally by socialist and peace organizations. He was known for his ability to blend modern graphic design with ideological clarity , making complex political messages visually compelling and universally accessible. ✯ Condition — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — Very good vintage condition. Slight edge wear and faint fold lines typical for Soviet posters of the era. One small edge nick near the top border. Colors are vibrant and clean. No major flaws. Please see photos for full details.
The poster arrived quickly, and was packaged well enough that nothing was damaged when a snowstorm partially buried the tube before I could retrieve it from my porch. Many thanks for the careful packaging! The colors are so vibrant.
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