Only old men go into battle
“Only Old Men Are Going to Battle” is a 1973 Soviet war film directed by Leonid Bykov (Dovzhenko Film Studio). According to the plot,...
Queue
In the Soviet Union, queues were common in many areas of life. For example, people had to stand in line for food, clothing, shoes,...
Magazine Young Technician
“Young Technician” is a popular Soviet children’s technical magazine that was published from 1956 to 1993. The magazine contained scientific and educational articles, design...
Postcards
Postcards were one of the most popular souvenirs and correspondence items in the USSR. They were not only a means of communication between people,...
New Year tree
In the USSR, New Year trees were a traditional attribute of the New Year celebration. Usually, trees were installed in public places, such as...
Moscow
Moscow was the capital of the USSR from 1922 to 1991. During its Soviet period, the city experienced a huge number of changes and...
School supplies in the USSR
In the USSR, school supplies included: School bags – usually made of imitation leather, had several compartments for books and notebooks, and a convenient...
Higher Education in the Soviet Union
In the USSR, higher education was free and accessible to all citizens. Studying at higher education institutions lasted from 4 to 6 years, depending...