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UnknownCirca 1970 original advertising poster for Aeroflot - Soviet airlineCirca 1970
Circa 1970
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About the Item
This vibrant mid-century travel poster advertising Aeroflot, the official Soviet airline, offers a cheerful invitation to visit Moscow, the beating heart of the USSR. Created around 1970, the composition reflects the optimism and modernism of Soviet graphic design during the Cold War era, when air travel was increasingly used as a symbol of national pride and progress.
At the center of the poster is a stylized female figure in traditional Russian dress, rendered in sweeping shapes and bold colors. Her animated pose and confident stance suggest a welcoming yet powerful presence—both folkloric and contemporary. Above her shoulder, a streamlined Aeroflot aircraft soars past the Kremlin’s Spasskaya Tower, symbolizing the union of tradition and technological advancement. The bright red background emphasizes national identity and energy, with a visual language rooted in both socialist realism and 1960s design aesthetics.
The typeface—a mix of Cyrillic and Latin lettering—reflects Aeroflot’s international ambitions during this period, seeking to attract both domestic and foreign travelers. "Soviet Airlines" written in English beneath the Aeroflot logo clearly indicates the poster's role as part of a global tourism campaign.
This poster is a compelling visual artifact of Soviet soft power, aiming to charm and allure through a mix of national culture and modern aviation. Today, it stands as a nostalgic and collectable piece of graphic history—celebrating an era when state-sponsored travel was both an expression of ideology and a dream of connectivity.
Original Poster
Airline - USSR - Tourism - Russia
- Creation Year:Circa 1970
- Dimensions:Height: 39.38 in (100 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)
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- Condition:Good condition, small tears in the margin.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792216541942
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