USSR in Construction No. 4, 1949
Date Made: 1949
Country: Russia
Materials: paper; ink; metal
Measurements: .5 cm x 29.5 cm x 39.25 cm; 3/16 in x 11 5/8 in x 15 7/16 in
Oversized magazine featuring a photo of a young boy in school with red text. This issue features articles on topics such as "Education in the USSR," "In the Sayam Mountains," "A Folk-Song Choir," "Children's Art," "Northern Trappers," and a "Review of the Winter Sports Season." Each article highlights and idealizes Soviet practices and values, reflecting the state's emphasis on collective achievement, cultural enrichment, and physical development. Contextual Note: 'USSR in Construction' was a Soviet propaganda magazine published from 1930 to 1941 and briefly in 1949. Printed in the USSR and distributed internationally, it was issued in five languages: Russian, English, German, French, and Spanish (added in 1938). The magazine aimed to promote Soviet achievements abroad through striking photography and avant-garde design.
Accession Number: 2019.011.002