{"product_id":"original-1975-soviet-may-day-cpsu-congress","title":"Original 1975 Soviet May Day Propaganda Poster – \"Decisions of the 25th CPSU Congress into Life!\" – 67 × 78 cm \/ 26.4 × 30.7 in","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an original 1975 Soviet May Day propaganda poster, issued to mark \u003cstrong\u003e1 May — the Day of International Workers’ Solidarity\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003cem\u003e1 Мая — День международной солидарности трудящихся\u003c\/em\u003e). A complex, multi-panel composition built around a massive crimson numeral “1”, it is Socialist Realism at its most architecturally ambitious — weaving together May Day solidarity motifs with the contemporary Brezhnev-era directive to implement the decisions of the \u003cstrong\u003e25th Congress of the CPSU\u003c\/strong\u003e and the 10th Five-Year Plan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe design unfolds across four distinct visual zones: a global sphere enveloped in cherry blossoms symbolising peaceful international cooperation; the central directive text \u003cstrong\u003e«РЕШЕНИЯ XXV СЪЕЗДА КПСС — В ЖИЗНЬ!»\u003c\/strong\u003e set above a blue industrial blueprint; a colossal worker carrying a red banner bearing the profiles of \u003cstrong\u003eKarl Marx and Vladimir Lenin\u003c\/strong\u003e; and a multi-national solidarity handshake anchored by the slogan \u003cstrong\u003e«МИР, ТРУД, МАЙ»\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Kremlin’s Spasskaya Tower and construction cranes complete the iconographic programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the Soviet state publishing system, large political campaigns were planned well in advance. Because the 25th Party Congress was scheduled for February 1976, publishing houses such as \u003cstrong\u003e«Plakat»\u003c\/strong\u003e began printing preparatory agitation materials throughout \u003cstrong\u003elate 1975\u003c\/strong\u003e — ensuring workplaces and cities across the USSR were fully decorated with the directive slogan the moment the event began. This poster dates to that preparatory print run.\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 \/ Creator: Soviet State Collective \/ Editorial Workshop (unsigned)\u003cbr\u003ePublisher: «Plakat», Moscow\u003cbr\u003eYear: 1975\u003cbr\u003eEvent Affiliation: International Labour Day (May Day) \u0026amp; 25th Communist Party Congress\u003cbr\u003eStyle: Socialist Realism\u003cbr\u003eSize: 67 × 78 cm (approx. 26.4” × 30.7”)\u003cbr\u003eMedium: Offset lithograph on paper\u003cbr\u003eLanguage: Russian\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOverall: Good Vintage Condition (Grade B)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: Natural age-toning along raw paper margins. Visible corner creasing, light handling waves, and faint wear along the outer perimeter consistent with archive storage. Free from major internal punctures or ink losses. Rich mid-century crimson and teal colour tones are well-preserved.\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 immaculate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandling: Dispatched within 1–3 business days from our studio.\u003cbr\u003ePackaging: Rolled in acid-free tissue paper and shipped in a heavy-duty reinforced mailing tube — no folding, no creasing, no edge damage\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","brand":"Red Archive Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48129681293538,"sku":"46","price":98.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/7828\/9634\/files\/IMG_0836.png?v=1785751183","url":"https:\/\/redarchivestudio.com\/products\/original-1975-soviet-may-day-cpsu-congress","provider":"Red Archive Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}