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Underwear Display - GUM Department Store, Moscow
Underwear display at the GUM Department Store, Red Square, Moscow, USSR. Date: 1986
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1986 Atmosphere Atmospheric Communism Communist Department Eighties Mood Moscow Muscovites Republics Shone Socialist Soviet Store Underwear Ussr
EDITORS COMMENTS
1. Title: "A Peek into the Past: An Atmospheric Underwear Display at the GUM Department Store, Moscow, 1986" 2. In this evocative photograph, the underwear display at the historic GUM Department Store on Moscow's Red Square, captured in 1986, offers a captivating glimpse into the past of the Soviet Union. The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) was a unique political and social entity, and this scene from Moscow, the heart of the Russian Republic, encapsulates the essence of life during the communist era. 3. The GUM Department Store, an iconic landmark on Red Square, has been a popular destination for Muscovites and tourists alike since its inception in the late 19th century. This image, taken in 1986, showcases the underwear section of the store, bathed in the warm glow of overhead lights. The display, with its neatly arranged lingerie and hosiery, exudes an air of simplicity and practicality, reflecting the values of the time. 4. The photograph, taken in the 1980s, transports us back to an era marked by communist ideals, socialist realism, and a distinct atmosphere that permeated everyday life in the USSR. The scene is atmospheric, with the understated elegance of the display contrasting against the backdrop of the grandiose architecture of Red Square and the imposing walls of the Kremlin. 5. This photograph is a testament to the rich history and cultural significance of Moscow and the Soviet Union. It offers a unique perspective on a bygone era, inviting us to reflect on the past and appreciate the evolution of society and consumer culture. The underwear display at the GUM Department Store, with its unassuming charm, stands as a symbol of the enduring spirit of the Russian people and their resilience in the face of historical change.
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