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SALUTE, VICTORY! -9TH MAY. USSR.

SALUTE, VICTORY! -9TH MAY. USSR.

Condition: there is a horizontal folding mark in the middle of the poster.

Title: SALUTE, VICTORY! -9th MAY

Historical context: Victory Day is a holiday that commemorates the surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945. It was first inaugurated in the 15 republics of the Soviet Union, following the signing of the German Instrument of Surrender late in the evening on 8 May 1945 (after midnight, thus on 9 May Moscow Time). The Soviet government announced the victory early on 9 May after the signing ceremony in Berlin.Although the official inauguration occurred in 1945, the holiday became a non-labor day only in 1965, and only in certain Soviet republics.

On the other side, since the 1880s, the red rose has been a symbol of socialism. The origin of the rose as a symbol of socialism relates to its association with the color red. Since at least 1848, red was associated with socialism.

Also, why is the combination of the colours red, black, and white so potent in design?

These colours are aposematic meaning used as warning colors in nature. There are several high contrast color combinations found in poisonous and venomous (and some fakers) snakes, frogs, insects and even some birds On the other side, why is the combination of the colours red, black, and white so potent in design?

These colours are aposematic meaning used as warning colors in nature. There are several high contrast color combinations found in poisonous and venomous (and some fakers) snakes, frogs, insects and even some birds.

Animals, including humans, have a deep rooted reaction to these colors. They make you take notice. Your body can't help it. This is why these color combinations are used in advertising, roadside signs and so on.

Animals, including humans, have a deep rooted reaction to these colors. They make you take notice. Your body can't help it. This is why these color combinations are used in advertising, roadside signs and so on

Printed in the 80's

Size: 21,6 x 16,9 inches (55 x 43 cm.)

Artist: N. CHARUKHIN

Language: Russian

Made iMoscow, Russia, Soviet Union.

Publisher: "Plakat"

This is guaranteed 100% original soviet period item manufactured in the USSR.

This is not a recent issue, replica or tourist souvenir.

    £150.00Price
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