Leningradskoe Detstvo 1920 – 1980e. Vystaka (Leningrad Childhood 1920s–1980s. Exhibition)
St. Petersburg: Muzei istorii Sankt-Peterburga, 2021. Sewn pb. The catalogue of an exhibition at the Museum of the History of St. Petersburg shows how big a role indoctrination of a bright future played in Soviet ideology. Using paintings, drawings, posters, and photographs from the museum's collection, the author characterizes Soviet childhood as merry and optimistic but also purposeful and patriotic. Only by serious study and military training can a Soviet child become a Builder of Socialism. Some of the works are by major artists, such as Alexander Deineka, Tatiana Glebova, and Alexander Samokhvalov. 48 p., 26 cm, approx. 100 color and b/w illus., Rus. Item #4367
ISBN: 9785432701060
Price: $42.00