{"product_id":"soviet-poster-kudryashova-friendship-of-peoples-1973","title":"Original 1973 Soviet Poster – \"Long Live the Friendship of Peoples\" – Artist Klaudia Kudryashova, Kyiv","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1973 Soviet propaganda poster published in Kyiv by Mistetstvo (Мистецтво), one of the principal Ukrainian Soviet publishing houses, and designed by Klaudia Kudryashova.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe poster bears the declaration — in Ukrainian — “Long live the unbreakable friendship of the peoples of the USSR!” — one of the central slogans of Brezhnev-era Soviet ideology, invoking the unity of the Union’s many nationalities as a cornerstone of socialist legitimacy. The image pairs the State Emblem of the USSR with a background of delicate cherry blossoms, a distinctly Ukrainian visual motif that softens the rigidity of official iconography. It is a characteristic example of 1970s celebratory propaganda: formally correct, yet warmer and more decorative than the austere constructivism of earlier Soviet graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of Ukrainian as the primary language, and the publication by a Kyiv house rather than a Moscow one, gives this poster a particular provenance. It was produced within the Ukrainian SSR for Ukrainian audiences — a reminder that Soviet propaganda was not monolithic but was localised, translated, and adapted across the republics. That specificity makes it a more nuanced historical document than the standard Moscow-issued poster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a print run of 45,000 copies, this poster was produced for wide distribution — yet surviving examples in collectible condition are increasingly scarce after more than fifty years.\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: Klaudia Andreevna Kudryashova\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1973\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Mistetstvo (Мистецтво), Kyiv, Ukrainian SSR\u003cbr\u003ePrint Run: 45,000 copies\u003cbr\u003eLanguages: Ukrainian \u003cbr\u003eStyle: Brezhnev-era celebratory propaganda \/ decorative Soviet graphic design\u003cbr\u003eSize: 59 × 86 cm (23.2 × 33.9 in)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset lithograph on paper\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: Good (Vintage Grade)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWear: Several horizontal fold lines across the width, consistent with long-term folded storage. Noticeable wear along the right edge including small tears and light fraying. Corners show some softening and minor paper loss. Small brown age spots (foxing) and light staining visible, particularly on the reverse and in the upper white margins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: Central red graphic and Ukrainian text remain bold and vibrant with minimal fading. Professional linen backing or framing would flatten the creases and protect the edges.\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 without further damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our Sarajevo studio\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no additional creasing\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. Contact us before checkout to discuss options and tailored pricing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePrefer an instant digital download? \u003ca href=\"\/de\/products\/digital-edition-kudryashova-friendship-of-peoples-1973\"\u003eView the digital edition here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47678000562402,"sku":"22","price":128.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/FullSizeRender_8ff02c07-fae0-404d-a03f-4a14943c92c5.jpg?v=1777926853","url":"https:\/\/red-archive-studio.myshopify.com\/de\/products\/soviet-poster-kudryashova-friendship-of-peoples-1973","provider":"Red Archive Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}