Original 1976 Soviet Poster – Artist G. Gausman – 'For Peace & Progress in Europe' – Plakat, Moscow

This is an original 1976 Soviet political poster, published in Moscow by Plakat — the USSR’s principal state poster publisher and the house behind some of the most iconic graphic art of the Soviet era. Designed by G. Gausman, it was produced to mark the Conference of Communist and Workers’ Parties of Europe, held in Berlin in June 1976 — a rare moment of pan-European left-wing solidarity during the political thaw of the mid-1970s.

Georgii (Georgy) Vladimirovich Gausman (1928–1994) was a prominent Soviet graphic artist and poster designer, known for his contributions to state agitprop, social commentary, and political propaganda. Active throughout the mid-to-late 20th century, he was a member of the USSR Union of Artists and spent decades shaping the visual landscape of the Soviet Union.

The image is quintessential late Soviet heroism: a stalwart worker stands at a podium, set against a globe with Europe at its centre, projecting the message of international cooperation outward to the world. What makes this poster visually compelling is its restraint — Gausman works in a striking tri-colour palette of deep crimson, navy blue, and cream, with a composition that lets the worker’s silhouette overlap the globe to create a sense of scale and weight. It sits at an interesting moment in Soviet graphic history: late-stage Socialist Realism beginning to move toward the more streamlined, graphic style that would define the late 1970s and 1980s. A large-format statement piece that works particularly well in industrial, mid-century, or academic interiors.

Text on poster (translated from Russian):
“For Peace, Security, Cooperation, and Social Progress in Europe!”
“Conference of Communist and Workers’ Parties of Europe”

Authenticity

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Artist: G. Gausman
Year: 1976
Publisher: Plakat, Moscow (Иzdательство « Plakat »)
Origin: Russian SFSR, USSR
Style: Socialist Realism
Size: 59 × 84 cm (23.2 × 33.1 in)
Medium: Offset lithograph on paper

Condition

Overall: Good (Vintage Grade)

Wear: Edge wear, creases, and pinholes — all consistent with a poster that was publicly displayed and lived in.

Details: Colours and imagery remain clear and impactful. Paper structurally intact with no tears or losses.

This is an authentic vintage item. Please review the high-resolution photographs for a full and accurate representation. What you see is what you receive.

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