Sputnik Magazine – May 1981 | Vintage Soviet Cold War Propaganda English Edition
Original vintage issue of Sputnik: Digest of the Soviet Press – May 1981 edition, an English-language magazine published in the USSR for international readers during the Cold War.
This issue includes articles on Soviet achievements in science, sport, politics, and culture, alongside bold photography and propaganda content designed to showcase the USSR to the world.
📘 Highlights include:
- Speed Records of Olympic swimmer Vladimir Salnikov
- Siberian Patterns – traditions and culture of Siberia
- The Enigmatic Number Seven
- Eight Days Trapped Underground
- Speculation on a living mammoth in the 20th century
- Short story by Vasili Shukshin
- Features on Soviet science, computing, crime, poetry & politics
✨ A fascinating Cold War artefact that captures the USSR’s international messaging at the start of the 1980s.
Item Specifics:
- Publication: Sputnik: Digest of the Soviet Press
- Date: May 1981
- Language: English
- Country of Origin: USSR
- Genre: Politics, Science, Culture, History
- Format: Physical magazine
- Condition: Good vintage condition – minor edge wear, all pages intact
- Price: £20
Perfect for collectors of Soviet memorabilia, Cold War ephemera, and vintage magazines.