{"product_id":"original-1985-soviet-may-day-poster-yuriy-kopeiko","title":"Original 1985 Soviet May Day Poster – \"Welcome, Sunny Spring Holiday!\" – Artist Yuriy Kopeiko","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original 1985 Soviet poster celebrates \u003cem\u003ePervomay\u003c\/em\u003e — the International Day of Workers’ Solidarity — with a warmth and lightness that sets it apart from the heavier industrial imagery of earlier Soviet decades. Published by the \u003cem\u003eMalysh\u003c\/em\u003e («Малыш») Publishing House and accompanied by a festive verse by G. Ladonshchikov, the composition places a cheerful group of children with balloons, flowers, and flags against the iconic silhouette of the Moscow Kremlin and Red Square — projecting the official state vision of a peaceful, prosperous future built on communal labour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork was created by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gallerix.org\/pr\/vystavka-galiny-makaveevoy-i-yuriya-kopeyko-v-rossiyskoy-akademii-xudozhestv\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eYuriy Kopeiko\u003c\/a\u003e (Ю. Копейко, 1933–2010), an Honored Artist of the Russian Federation and one of the most celebrated Soviet illustrators of his generation. Kopeiko was a long-standing collaborator of the Malysh Publishing House, renowned for his ability to blend narrative warmth with architectural precision and a distinctly fairytale-like sensibility. His work spoke directly to children while carrying a quiet, enduring beauty that resonates just as strongly in contemporary interiors. Printed in a run of 100,000 copies for mass street display, posters like this were ephemeral by design — making well-preserved originals increasingly rare finds for collectors of late-Soviet graphic ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAesthetic Breakdown\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its soft watercolour palette, playful balloons, and charmingly detailed figures, this poster radiates a warm mid-century children’s book aesthetic. The contrast between the rigid, historic Kremlin towers and the fluid, colourful balloons gives it a whimsical yet historically grounded presence. Its gentle tones and joyful subject matter make it exceptionally versatile — a natural fit for eclectic living rooms, mid-century modern interiors, creative studios, or a sophisticated children’s bedroom or nursery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAuthenticity\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Guaranteed Original Vintage Poster — not a modern reprint or reproduction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArtist: Yuriy Kopeiko (Ю. Копейко)\u003cbr\u003eVerses: G. Ladonshchikov (Г. Ладонщиков)\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1985 (approved for print 15 February 1985)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Malysh Publishing House (Издательство «Малыш»), Moscow\u003cbr\u003ePrinter: Rosglavpoligrafprom Factory No. 1, Moscow\u003cbr\u003ePrint Run: 100,000 copies\u003cbr\u003eOriginal Cover Price: 23 kopecks\u003cbr\u003ePrinting Technique: Offset Lithograph\u003cbr\u003eDimensions: 60 cm × 90 cm (approx. 23\" × 35\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: Good Vintage Condition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear: Creasing and soft wrinkles across the paper body consistent with age and storage. Small conservation tape repairs on the reverse along the edges. Faint pencil inscription on the verso («Дети в полёт…» \/ “Children in flight…”), likely a former archivist’s note. Minor paper thinning on the top right corner where a label was once removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: Colors remain vibrant and graphics crisp. Presents beautifully and is ready for framing. Genuinely uncommon condition for a 40+ year-old Soviet lithograph.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThis is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. What you see is what you receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eShipping \u0026amp; Packaging\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe handle historic paper with the utmost care to ensure it arrives immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our studio\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage\u003cbr\u003eTracking: Fully tracked from our studio to your door\u003cbr\u003eStandard delivery: Registered post (BH Pošta), arriving in 1–4 weeks\u003cbr\u003eExpress delivery: DHL Express available at checkout — delivery in 2–5 business days\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eInternational buyers are responsible for any applicable customs fees or import taxes.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFraming\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessional custom framing is available for this piece upon request. 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