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Communism is Soviet government plus the electrification of the whole country, 1930. Creator: Klutsis, Gustav (1895-1938)
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Communism is Soviet government plus the electrification of the whole country, 1930. Creator: Klutsis, Gustav (1895-1938)
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Building Of The Ussr Electrification Five Year Plan Gustav 1895 1938 Heroes Of Socialist Labor Historyposter And Graphic Design Industrialialization Industrialisation Industrialization Klutsis Latvia Lenin Political Agitation Proletarian Proletariat Propaganda Shock Work Shock Work Movement Shock Worker Socialist Realism Socrealism Soviet Political Agitation Art Soviet Union Ussr
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Communism is Soviet Government Plus the Electrification of the Whole Country," is a powerful and iconic image created by the Latvian artist Gustav Klutsis in 1930. This color lithograph is a testament to the Soviet Union's ambitious goals during the Five-Year Plans, specifically the Goelro Plan, which aimed to electrify the entire country. The poster showcases the Soviet government's commitment to industrialization and the role of the proletariat in building a new society. The image features a muscular worker, embodying the ideals of the Shock Worker Movement, standing before a map of the Soviet Union. The map is overlaid with intricate electrical circuits, symbolizing the connection between the industrialization efforts and the electrification of the country. Lenin, the father of the Soviet Union, is depicted in the upper left corner, looking down approvingly at the worker. The image is filled with heroes of socialist labor, all working together to bring electricity to every corner of the Soviet Union. The poster's style is a prime example of Socialist Realism, a political agitation art form used to promote the ideals of the Soviet Union. The poster's title, "Communism is Soviet Government Plus the Electrification of the Whole Country," emphasizes the idea that the Soviet Union was not just a government, but a collective effort to build a new society through industrialization and electrification. The image is a powerful reminder of the Soviet Union's ambitious goals during this period and the role of the working class in achieving them. Gustav Klutsis was a prominent figure in Soviet graphic design and his work, including this poster, continues to be celebrated for its historical significance and artistic merit.
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