Communist Party of the Soviet Union, USSR

This striking Soviet propaganda poster from 1982 captures the enduring cult of Lenin in the waning years of the USSR. The design presents the revolutionary leader in heroic scale, his figure silhouetted in deep brown against the massive red letters 'КПСС' (CPSU - Communist Party of the Soviet Union). Lenin stands in his characteristic pose, one hand gesturing persuasively, the other clutching a copy of Pravda, the eternal orator frozen in perpetual address to the masses. The Russian text adapts a famous couplet from Vladimir Mayakovsky's 1924 elegy: 'We say Lenin, we mean the Party / We say Party, we mean Lenin.' This poetic fusion of man and institution perfectly encapsulates Soviet ideology's central paradox, the individual sublimated into the collective, yet simultaneously elevated to godlike status. A compelling artifact from the Brezhnev era's twilight, this poster embodies the visual language of Soviet power even as that power was beginning its slow decline. The bold graphic design and limited color palette demonstrate the sophisticated simplicity that made Soviet propaganda so visually effective. A standout piece for collectors of Cold War memorabilia and political art. Size: 41.0" x 23.0" Artist: V. Sachkov Condition: Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Original fold lines present. Creasing near original fold lines. General border wear. Small tears that have been touched up. Faint background scuffs. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.