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Unknown1956 original Soviet poster - Let us achieve new sporting successes!1956
1956
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About the Item
This striking 1956 original Soviet poster is a powerful example of postwar sports propaganda, celebrating physical culture, collective effort, and national pride. The slogan “Добьёмся новых спортивных успехов!” translates most accurately as “Let us achieve new sporting successes!”—a call to action that reflects the Soviet state’s emphasis on athletic achievement as a symbol of social vitality and ideological strength.
The composition is dominated by an idealized young athlete, confidently advancing while holding a red flag that fills the upper part of the image. His muscular build, open expression, and forward stride embody the Socialist Realist ideal of the “new Soviet man”: healthy, optimistic, disciplined, and devoted to the collective cause. Behind him, ranks of athletes march in unison, carrying banners and flags that create a rhythmic backdrop of movement, unity, and momentum.
The bright palette—especially the vivid reds associated with the Soviet flag and revolution—reinforces the message of energy and triumph. The repetition of figures in the background emphasizes mass participation over individual glory, suggesting that sporting success is not personal but national, achieved through collective dedication and organized effort.
Produced during a decade when the USSR invested heavily in international sport to demonstrate cultural and political superiority, this poster belongs to a broader visual campaign linking athletics with patriotism, youth, and progress. It functioned both as encouragement for everyday physical activity and as propaganda supporting the Soviet quest for dominance on the global sporting stage.
Today, this poster stands as a dynamic historical document of the 1950s, capturing how sport was mobilized as an ideological tool. Beyond its political message, it remains a visually compelling work—combining heroic figuration, bold color, and strong graphic design to convey optimism, movement, and belief in a future shaped by collective achievement.
Original Poster
Sport - Communism - Russia
Printed in Moscow
- Creation Year:1956
- Dimensions:Height: 22.05 in (56 cm)Width: 31.89 in (81 cm)
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- Condition:Good condition, creases, one tear.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792217478602
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