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Cyrillic Script Collection

The Cyrillic script, known for its unique and distinctive characters, has a rich history that spans across various regions and time periods

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Soviet era space poster

Soviet era space poster
Soviets in Space poster, 1963. " Long live the worlds first female cosmonaut", a Soviet poster (in Czech) celebrating Valentina Tereshkova who orbited the Earth in Vostok 6, in June 1963

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: The cat of Kazan, folk book satirical illustration (lubok), c. 1710 (engraving, watercolour)

The cat of Kazan, folk book satirical illustration (lubok), c. 1710 (engraving, watercolour)
FIA5373597 The cat of Kazan, folk book satirical illustration (lubok), c.1710 (engraving, watercolour) by Russian School (18th century); 27x35 cm; National Library, St

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Aerial of the Icebreaker 50 years of victory on its way to the North Pole, Arctic

Aerial of the Icebreaker 50 years of victory on its way to the North Pole, Arctic

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Propaganda poster from World War I, by Piotr Butschkin (1886-1965), illustration, 1917

Propaganda poster from World War I, by Piotr Butschkin (1886-1965), illustration, 1917
Russia, 20th century, First World War - Propaganda poster, illustration by Pjotr Butschkin (1886-1965), 1917

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Langerovskaya Street, Odessa, Crimea, Ukraine, Europe

Langerovskaya Street, Odessa, Crimea, Ukraine, Europe

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Female munitions worker, USSR World War II propaganda

Female munitions worker, USSR World War II propaganda
USSR World War 2 propaganda card showing a female munitions worker

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: USSR 1929, Workers leaving for country

USSR 1929, Workers leaving for country
USSR 1929: Workers leaving for the country to apply collectivization and assist the peasants in the organization of the Kol Khoz (Collective Farms)

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: USSR, Womens March, St Petersburg, 8 March 1917

USSR, Womens March, St Petersburg, 8 March 1917
USSR: Womens March, St Petersburg (Leningrad), 8 March 1917

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Lenin sweeping Monarchy, Church and Bourgeoisie

Lenin sweeping Monarchy, Church and Bourgeoisie from the face of the earth

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: He who subscribes war loan helps our heros to win against enemy, First World War

He who subscribes war loan helps our heros to win against enemy, First World War, Russian advertisement for war loan
Russia, 20th century, First World War - He who subscribes the war loan helps our heros to win against the enemy. Advertisment for the war loan, 1916

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Frontispiece of The Queen of Spades by Petr Ilic Cajkovskij

Frontispiece of The Queen of Spades by Petr Ilic Cajkovskij
Petr Ilic Cajkovskij (or Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky or Ciaikovski; 1840-1893), The Queen of Spades. Frontispiece

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Anything to win Subscribe to war loan, First World War, Russian Propaganda poster

Anything to win Subscribe to war loan, First World War, Russian Propaganda poster
Russia, 20th century, First World War I - Anything to win. Subscribe to the war loan. Propaganda poster

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: War loan poster, from World War I 1916

War loan poster, from World War I 1916
Russia, 20th century, First World War. War loan poster, 1916

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Detail of advertisement for war loan from World War I, by Richard Zarrin, 1916

Detail of advertisement for war loan from World War I, by Richard Zarrin, 1916
Russia, 20th century, First World War - Advertisment for the war loan by Richard Zarrin, 1916. Detail

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: October Revolution, Welcome comrades! Appeal to the revolutionary workers abroad, 1917

October Revolution, Welcome comrades! Appeal to the revolutionary workers abroad, 1917
Russia, 20th century, October Revolution - Welcome comrades! Appeal to the revolutionary workers abroad, 1917

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Holland, Amsterdam, Englishman in Moscow

Holland, Amsterdam, Englishman in Moscow
Kazimir Malevich (1879-1935), Englishman in Moscow

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Czechoslovakia, Prague, 2 to 23 May 1948, propaganda poster

Czechoslovakia, Prague, 2 to 23 May 1948, propaganda poster
Posters, Czechoslovakia, 20th century. Prague, 2 to 23 May 1948. Propaganda poster

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Poster for war victims, by Sergei Vinogradov (1869-1938), October 22-23, 1914

Poster for war victims, by Sergei Vinogradov (1869-1938), October 22-23, 1914
Russia, 20th century, First World War - Poster for war victims, by Sergei or Sergey Vinogradov (1869-1938), October 22-23, 1914

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: War loan poster from World War II

War loan poster from World War II
Russia, 20th century, Second World War - War loan poster

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Polish-Soviet War Propaganda poster for Red Army

Polish-Soviet War Propaganda poster for Red Army
Russia, 20th century, Polish-Soviet War. Propaganda poster for the Red Army

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Lenin propaganda poster

Lenin propaganda poster
Russia, 20th century. Lenin propaganda poster

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Poster for war loan from Worl War I, 1916

Poster for war loan from Worl War I, 1916
Russia, 20th century, First World War - Poster for the war loan, 1916

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Propaganda poster for Red Army from World War I, illustration by B. Kustodieff, illustration, 1917

Propaganda poster for Red Army from World War I, illustration by B. Kustodieff, illustration, 1917
Russia, 20th century, First World War - Propaganda poster for the Red Army, illustration by B. Kustodieff, 1917

Background imageCyrillic Script Collection: Detail of poster representing benefits of revolution: victorious Red Army contributes to transport

Detail of poster representing benefits of revolution: victorious Red Army contributes to transport of wheat and cattle
Posters, Russia, 20th century. The benefits of revolution: victorious Red Army contributes to the transport of wheat and cattle, 1917. Detail


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The Cyrillic script, known for its unique and distinctive characters, has a rich history that spans across various regions and time periods. From the cat of Kazan depicted in a folk book satirical illustration from the early 18th century to propaganda posters against General Peter Wrangel during the Soviet era, this script has been used to convey messages in diverse contexts. One can witness the versatility through different mediums. An engraving with watercolor showcases an amusing depiction of a feline figure, highlighting the creativity and humor embedded within this writing system. Similarly, aerial views capture the grandeur of an icebreaker named "50 years of victory" as it navigates its way towards the North Pole in Arctic waters. Moving beyond terrestrial landscapes, even space exploration was not exempt from utilizing Cyrillic script. A Soviet-era space poster demonstrates how this writing system transcended boundaries and reached celestial heights. Geographically speaking, Cyrillic script left its mark on streets like Langerovskaya Street in Odessa, Crimea - a testament to its prevalence throughout Ukraine and Europe as a whole. Meanwhile, Bulgaria's Rhodope Mountains boast stunning frescoes at Rila Monastery adorned with intricate calligraphy written in Cyrillic. Not limited to art or aesthetics alone, Cyrillic script played a crucial role during times of war. A powerful image depicts a female munitions worker during World War II - embodying strength and resilience while promoting patriotism through propaganda materials. Lastly, we glimpse into history with workers leaving for country in USSR circa 1929 - showcasing how Cyrillic became intertwined with everyday life as people embarked on their daily routines.