{"product_id":"framed-reproduction-of-1980-soviet-olympic-poster-best-wishes-misha-the-bear-artist-victor-chizhikov-trilingual-edition","title":"Framed Reproduction of 1980 Soviet Olympic Poster – “Best Wishes!” – Misha the Bear – Artist Victor Chizhikov – Trilingual Edition","description":"\u003cp\u003eA museum-quality framed reproduction of one of the most iconic images of the 1980 Moscow Olympics — Misha the Bear extending a joyful greeting in three languages: «ЖЕЛАЮ УСПЕХА!» \/ \"BEST WISHES!\" \/ \"BONNE CHANCE!\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMisha was no accident. Designed by Victor Chizhikov — one of the USSR's most celebrated children's book illustrators — after a nationwide competition that drew over 45,000 public letters, Misha was conceived as a \"cuddly ambassador\": a deliberate departure from the imposing Russian bear, designed to project peace and friendship at a moment of acute Cold War tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the largest boycott in Olympic history — 65 nations refused to attend — Misha became the first Olympic mascot to achieve massive global commercial success. The closing ceremony image of Misha floating away over Luzhniki Stadium, a tear on his cheek, remains one of the most emotionally resonant moments in Olympic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOriginal year: 1980\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: Plakat Publishing House, Moscow\u003cbr\u003eOrigin: USSR (Soviet Union)\u003cbr\u003eArtist: Victor Chizhikov (Виктор Чижиков)\u003cbr\u003eOccasion: XXII Summer Olympics, Moscow 1980\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWant to own the original vintage poster? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/soviet-olympic-poster-misha-best-wishes-chizhikov-1980\"\u003eView the original here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer it unframed? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/unframed-reproduction-of-1980-soviet-olympic-poster-best-wishes-misha-the-bear-artist-victor-chizhikov-trilingual-edition\"\u003eView the unframed reproduction here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePrefer an instant digital download? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/digital-edition-misha-best-wishes-chizhikov-1980\"\u003eView the digital edition here →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMake a statement in any room with this framed poster, printed on thick, durable, matte paper. The matte black frame made from wood from renewable forests adds an extra touch of class.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlder, semi-hardwood .75″ thick frame from renewable forests\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper thickness: 10.3 mil (0.26 mm)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaper weight: 189 g\/m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAcrylite front protector\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHanging hardware included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank product components in the US sourced from Japan and the US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlank product components in the EU sourced from Japan and Latvia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eHow to hang: place the mounting hook at the centre-top of the frame when hanging vertically.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":47816417411298,"sku":"7317123_3","price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red Oak","offer_id":47816417444066,"sku":"7317123_15031","price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":47816417476834,"sku":"7317123_10749","price":68.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/enhanced-matte-paper-framed-poster-_in_-black-18x24-front-6a0c8624b2da5.jpg?v=1779205676","url":"https:\/\/red-archive-studio.myshopify.com\/products\/framed-reproduction-of-1980-soviet-olympic-poster-best-wishes-misha-the-bear-artist-victor-chizhikov-trilingual-edition","provider":"Red Archive Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}