Vintage Soviet Speed and Distance Safety Poster – 1980s USSR Transport Education Print – Russian Road Safety Chart
Vintage Soviet Speed and Distance Safety Poster – 1980s USSR Transport Education Print – Russian Road Safety Chart
Capture the essence of Soviet-era road safety with this original 1980s USSR transport poster, focusing on speed regulation and safe following distance. Designed to educate drivers on maintaining proper spacing and speed under varying road and traffic conditions, this vintage Russian print combines bold, stylised graphics with practical driving instruction.
Titled “Speed of Movement and Distance” (in Russian), the poster features colourful illustrations of Soviet-era trucks, passenger cars, and motorbikes navigating highways, bridges, mountainous terrain, and rural roads. It’s a vivid example of Cold War design, where state communication met public safety.
This poster bears an official stamp from the Kiduliai State Farm (Совхоз Кидуляй / Kidulių Tarybinis Ūkis) under the Lithuanian SSR Ministry of Agriculture, confirming its provenance as a genuine USSR-issued educational tool. These materials were typically distributed at local collective and state farms to reinforce safety regulations and promote responsible driving throughout the Eastern Bloc.
Perfect for collectors of Soviet posters, Cold War memorabilia, and Eastern Bloc collectibles, this piece also adds character to industrial-style interiors, studios, or vintage-themed displays.
Key features:
- Authentic Soviet road safety poster from the 1980s
- Issued by a USSR agency and stamped by the Lithuanian SSR Ministry of Agriculture (Kiduliai State Farm)
- Focus on safe driving speed and distance for various road and terrain conditions
- Russian text with dynamic, illustrated diagrams
- Size: 50cm wide, 35cm high
- Ideal for framing and display; excellent condition for its age
This vintage USSR propaganda poster is not only visually striking but also a rare and original piece of everyday Soviet life and public instruction.