Soviet Visuals

Visuals from behind the Iron Curtain. Soviet (and bits of pre/post-Soviet) photography, architecture & design. USSR propaganda art. Curated by @variainayurt

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"The Wind". Excerpt from Armenian animated film, 1988.

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Moscow State University. Photo by Vladimir Samodurov, USSR, 1989.

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Pysanka Museum in Kolomyia, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast.

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Still from dystopian science-fiction comedy *Kin-dza-dza!* (1986), filmed in the Georgian SFSR, Russian SFSR, and Turkmen SSR. Director: Georgiy Daneliya.

Released in 1986 during the final years of the Soviet Union, *Kin-dza-dza!* became one of the most distinctive science-fiction films in Soviet cinema. Directed by Georgiy Daneliya, the film follows two ordinary Soviet citizens who are accidentally transported to a bizarre desert planet where social status, language, and resources are turned upside down.

Although presented as a comedy, the film satirized bureaucracy, authoritarianism, class divisions, and consumer culture. Its fictional language consisted of only a handful of words, with "ku" serving multiple meanings depending on context. Despite its simplicity, audiences quickly understood the social commentary hidden beneath the absurd humor.

Initially receiving mixed reactions, the film later gained cult status across the former Soviet republics and is now regarded as one of the greatest works of Soviet science fiction.

In 2013, *Kin-dza-dza!* was reimagined as a feature-length animated film directed by Georgiy Daneliya, introducing the classic story to a new generation while preserving its original satirical themes.

© History Pictures

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"The Flame" Romanian magazine, 1968.

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1970年にソ連で製造された個人製作車両。GAZ-24ヴォルガの動力部を流用したスポーツクーペで、グラスファイバー製のボディはデザイン担当であるシェルビニン兄弟の自宅アパート7階に搬入して架装された。(©Autobild BG)

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"Stop, come to your senses! Moderate your passions. AIDS is like the plague! Like the breath of death!" Soviet poster, 1988.

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Photo by Vladimir Sychov, Moscow, USSR, 1976.

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Hungría, en una época mejor... (Viva el primero de mayo, dice el cartel de la izquierda)

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Circus act "Strongman" by Vladimir Kremena, USSR TV, 1986.

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Photo by Vladislav Mikosha, Moscow, USSR, 1940.

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"Working People of Kuzbass" painting by Aleksey Glandin, USSR, 1961.

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Novosibirsk airport, USSR, 1957.

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"Decoration of Soviet carnivals and demonstrations" book by Boris Zemenkov, 1930.

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Computer club for kids in Estonia, USSR TV, 1991.

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ずーっと探していた「ヌー・パガジー！」の日本語バージョンが！！🐰🐺

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The rusting remains of the Soviet jet-powered experimental train stand as a striking relic of Cold War ambition.

It symbolizes a bold but ultimately abandoned attempt to push the limits of high-speed rail using aviation technology.

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Mikhail Kalatozov's "Letter Never Sent" (1960), which was made between "The Cranes are Flying" (1957) & "I am Cuba" (1964) often goes under the radar. Despite having a strong story & great performances from the actors, its the nightmarish cinematography that induces claustrophobic feeling even in an open landscape, stands out in the movie. The visuals at times, surpasses the above mentioned movies because of the beauty & unpredictability of the nature. A movie that is relatively little known but deserves equal plaudits & recognition as his other two masterpieces.

P.S: On this day, 66 years ago, "Letter Never Sent" (1960) was released in the Soviet Union.

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50年前、ウクライナ発のアニメーション。ストレス社会をテーマにした風刺作品だが、説教臭さはなく、視覚的ギャグで見せ切ってくる一本。