Construction Of The Ussr Collection

The Soviet Union has begun to build dirigibles. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Zuyev Workers Club in Moscow. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Stalingrad Tractor Plant. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
The Stalingrad Tractor Plant. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Communism is Soviet government plus the electrification of the whole country, 1933
Communism is Soviet government plus the electrification of the whole country. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Osoaviakhim. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Osoaviakhim. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Red Army. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
The Red Army. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Soviet pavilion at the International Press Exhibition, Cologne, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
Soviet pavilion at the International Press Exhibition, Cologne. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Sports Activities of Children. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
Sports Activities of Children. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

General primary education. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
General primary education. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Ceremonial Meeting at Magnitogorsk. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Soviets - the highest form of democracy. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Cotton breeding. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Cotton breeding. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Red Gardener collective farm. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
The Red Gardener collective farm. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Moscow Brick Factory. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
Moscow Brick Factory. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Khibiny. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Khibiny. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The timber for Western Europe. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
The timber for Western Europe. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The USSR produces powerful turbines. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Five-Year Plan: Batumi - Baku. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
Five-Year Plan: Batumi - Baku. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Petroleum. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Petroleum. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Rioni Hydroelectric Power Plant. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
Rioni Hydroelectric Power Plant. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The first Tractor. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
The first Tractor. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Cover design USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Cover design USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Gosprom complex (Palace of Industry) in the Ukrainian city of Kharkov, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
The Gosprom complex (Palace of Industry) in the Ukrainian city of Kharkov. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Medicine in the USSR. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
Medicine in the USSR. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The health recovery of the workers. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The fight against illiteracy. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
The fight against illiteracy. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Soviet woman. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Soviet woman. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Production of the Food Canning Factory. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

ANT-14 of Andrei Tupolev. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
ANT-14 of Andrei Tupolev. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Chemistry in the hands of the proletariat and the peasantry, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
Chemistry in the hands of the proletariat and the peasantry. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

The Red Proletarian Moscow Machine-Tool Plant. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Magnitogorsk - Kuzbass. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Creator: Lissitzky
Magnitogorsk - Kuzbass. Illustration from USSR Builds Socialism, 1933. Found in the Collection of Russian State Library, Moscow

Interior of the Soviet pavilion at the International Press Exhibition, Cologne. Artist: Lissitzky, El (1890-1941)
Interior of the Soviet pavilion at the International Press Exhibition, Cologne. Found in the collection of Russian State Archive of Literature and Art, Moscow

The Development of Transportation, The Five-Year Plan (Poster), 1929. Artist: Klutsis, Gustav (1895-1938)
The Development of Transportation, The Five-Year Plan (Poster), 1929. Found in the collection of the Russian State Library, Moscow

Cover of the of the catalogue of the Soviet Union Pavilion on International Presse Exhibition, Cologne, 1928. From a private collection

USSR. Catalogue of the Soviet pavilion at the International Press Exhibition, Cologne, 1928. From a private collection

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"The Construction of the USSR: A Vision of Progress and Socialism" In 1933, the Soviet Union embarked on a remarkable journey towards progress and socialism. The illustrations from "USSR Builds Socialism" capture the essence of this transformative era. One illustration showcases the construction of dirigibles, symbolizing the nation's ambition to conquer new heights in technology and transportation. Another depicts the Zuyev Workers Club in Moscow, a testament to the flourishing cultural scene that accompanied industrial development. The Stalingrad Tractor Plant stands as an emblematic example of Soviet industrialization efforts. Its creation signifies not only economic growth but also a commitment to self-sufficiency and agricultural advancement. A powerful slogan emerges: "Communism is Soviet government plus electrification. " This encapsulates the vision for a society where every corner is illuminated by progress, where no one is left behind in darkness or poverty. Osoaviakhim, portrayed in another illustration by El Lissitzky, represents collective effort and unity in achieving scientific breakthroughs. It highlights how education and research were integral parts of building socialism. The Red Army takes center stage as defenders of this new order. Their strength reflects both military might and social cohesion – essential pillars for safeguarding socialist achievements against external threats. Internationally, at Cologne's International Press Exhibition, the Soviet pavilion proudly showcased its accomplishments to inspire others with their revolutionary spirit. Children engaging in sports activities demonstrate how physical education was prioritized alongside intellectual development under communism. General primary education became accessible to all children - an investment ensuring equality for future generations. Ceremonial meetings like those held at Magnitogorsk exemplify collective celebration while emphasizing solidarity among workers who built these monumental structures together. "Soviets - the highest form of democracy, " declares another illustration by Lissitzky. It underscores how grassroots participation through soviets (councils) empowered citizens to shape their own destinies, fostering a sense of ownership and collective decision-making.