Poster Plakat
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"Glory to the Stalinist Artillery!"
[Fired out of canon] "Berlin – May 2, 1945-- for Leningrad! For Moscow! For Stalingrad!"
The significance of this poster is the liberation of Berlin, Germany by Soviet troops during the Second World War. The war defined the generation that fought and struggled in it and while that generation is almost gone, in the 21st century, Russian officials and citizens participate in the May 9th Victory Day celebrations. Festooning lapels with the orange and black striped St. George ribbon is the norm, and there are grand parades of military vehicles and columns of young, Russian soldiers outfitted in vintage World War II uniforms. While officially it is considered a solemn event, Victory Day does have an air of festivity that accompanies it.
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About The Collection
Poster Plakat is a private collection of Soviet and Eastern Bloc political ephemera spanning 1916 to 1991. The collection contains over 1,000 original posters and poster maquettes. Sizes range from windowpane posters up to large, multi-panel broadsides. Numerous artists are represented such as Gustav Klutsis, Victor Deni, Nikolai Dolgorukov, Vladimir Stenberg, the Kukryniksy, Viktor Koretsky, and hundreds more. All posters are linen backed and ready for display.
If you are interested in using images from the Collection or exhibiting posters from it, please visit the Contact Us page for more information. You can also email info@posterplakat.com and include the name of your organization, the name of the contact person and provide your phone number. In addition, please provide a general description of the exhibit you are considering or the poster you would like to use.