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Framed 1969 Soviet propaganda poster by V. Konuhov leaning against the floor in a vintage shop, showing Lenin pointing forward and a Soviet worker holding a flaming torch aloft, with Cyrillic text reading "Победа коммунизма неизбежна!" (The Victory of Communism is Inevitable). Black frame, horizontal format.
Reverse of the framed poster showing a Corri-Cor backing board in a natural wood frame, with a hanging wire attached. Clean MDF-style backing typical of professional framing.
Close-up detail of the right side of the Konuhov poster showing Lenin in profile in grey tones wearing a suit with a red bow, and behind him a heroic Soviet worker figure rendered in bold red and gold, set against a dynamic abstract red background.
Close-up of the left side of the framed Konuhov poster, showing the flaming torch topped with a hammer and sickle emblem held aloft by a fist, surrounded by bold red radiating lines, with Lenin's outstretched pointing arm below and the full Cyrillic slogan "Победа коммунизма неизбежна!" prominently displayed.
Close-up of the lower-left corner of the poster inside the black frame, showing the original Cyrillic printer's imprint: "Лениздат. Т. В. Тираж 85 000 экз. М-17848. 1969 г. Заказ № 5942. Цена 10 коп." (Lenizdat publisher, print run of 85,000 copies, 1969, Order No. 5942, price 10 kopeks). Light age-related toning visible on the paper.
The framed Konuhov poster hanging on a grey wall in a vintage shop, displayed above a mid-century oak display cabinet. Surrounding items include a large wall clock, vintage ceramics on shelves, chrome canisters and a small mantle clock on top of the cabinet.
The framed Konuhov Soviet propaganda poster hanging on a white wall alongside two other framed vintage posters — a Chinese Cultural Revolution poster below it and a black-and-white Chinese newspaper broadsheet to the right. Photographed from a low angle near a staircase.
Original 1969 Soviet Propaganda Poster — V. Konuhov, Lenin, The Victory of Communism is Inevitable, Framed
Original 1969 Soviet Propaganda Poster — V. Konuhov, Lenin, The Victory of Communism is Inevitable, Framed
Original 1969 Soviet Propaganda Poster — V. Konuhov, Lenin, The Victory of Communism is Inevitable, Framed
Original 1969 Soviet Propaganda Poster — V. Konuhov, Lenin, The Victory of Communism is Inevitable, Framed
Original 1969 Soviet Propaganda Poster — V. Konuhov, Lenin, The Victory of Communism is Inevitable, Framed
Original 1969 Soviet Propaganda Poster — V. Konuhov, Lenin, The Victory of Communism is Inevitable, Framed
Original 1969 Soviet Propaganda Poster — V. Konuhov, Lenin, The Victory of Communism is Inevitable, Framed
Original 1969 Soviet Propaganda Poster — V. Konuhov, Lenin, The Victory of Communism is Inevitable, Framed
Original 1969 Soviet Propaganda Poster — V. Konuhov, Lenin, The Victory of Communism is Inevitable, Framed

Original 1969 Soviet Propaganda Poster — V. Konuhov, Lenin, The Victory of Communism is Inevitable, Framed

An original Soviet propaganda poster from 1969, designed by V. Konuhov and produced in the USSR. The composition depicts Lenin gesturing forward with characteristic authority, while behind him a Soviet worker raises a flaming torch crowned with the hammer and sickle — rays of light radiating outward in the bold graphic style that defined Soviet political art of the era. The Cyrillic text reads: Победа коммунизма неизбежна — The Victory of Communism is Inevitable.
This is one of the most recognised images of Cold War Soviet graphic art. Konuhov’s 1969 design has been widely reproduced and studied, and an original example is held in the permanent collection of the Musée d’Histoire Contemporaine in Paris. Printed in large editions for display in public buildings, schools and institutions across the USSR, surviving originals in displayable condition are increasingly sought after by collectors of Cold War ephemera, political art, and graphic design history.
This example has been professionally framed in a black frame with glazing, making it immediately ready to hang. The poster shows minor marks and creasing consistent with its age and original use, but presents well behind glass and retains strong colour throughout.
Dimensions (framed): 89cm x 61cm
Condition: Some marks and creases. Good display condition. Professionally framed.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​