R. V. Surjannikov - Soviet DOSAAF Propaganda Poster – IX Congress Resolutions in Action – Cold War USSR-41*57,5cm - 1980s

Original USSR Poster 1983 – DOSAAF, military and technical training – Cold War

POSTER SOLD UNFRAMED.

- Authentic propaganda poster from DOSAAF (ДОСААФ СССР), dated 1983, produced by the Official Editions of DOSAAF USSR. Rare document with exceptional graphics, typical of the Soviet constructivist style of the 1980s.

- Poster title: “The Decisions of the IX Pan-Russian Congress of DOSAAF — in life!”

- Poster text (translation): “Young men and young women, Master technical specialties in DOSAAF schools, clubs, and courses! Strengthen the economic and defensive power of the country of the Soviets! DOSAAF USSR.”

--Graphic description:

-This poster stands out for its bold composition and vivid colors.
→ In the foreground, a Soviet woman at the wheel, determined profile, green polka-dot scarf on her head, iconic 1980s style. She proudly wears the DOSAAF Order medal on her chest, symbol of her patriotic commitment.
→ In the top left corner, the official DOSAAF logo: circular emblem with an airplane, a rocket, a red star and hammer-and-sickle, surrounded by laurel

--Full technical information (bottom of the poster):

-Artist / Художник: Р. В. Сурьянинов (R.V. Suryaninov)
-Redactor / Редактор: С. И. Дворядкина (S.I. Dvoryadkina)
-Graphic Editor / Художественный редактор: Н. Д. Михайлов (N.D. Mikhailov)
-Tech Editor / Технический редактор: Э. И. Саранин (E.I. Saranin)
-Corrector / Корректор: В. Д. Синева (V.D. Sineva)
-Publisher / Издательство: ДОСААФ СССР, 1983 г.

---Historical context:
The DOSAAF (Добровольное Общество Содействия Армии, Авиации и Флоту) was the mass paramilitary organization of the USSR, created in 1927 and counting over 40 million members at its peak in the 1980s. Its role was to prepare young Soviets for the defense of the country through schools, clubs, and technical and military training courses (shooting, driving, parachuting, mechanics, aviation).
The IX Pan-Russian Congress of DOSAAF was held in 1983, during the Cold War tensions: the Euromissile crisis in Europe, the Soviet-Afghan War ongoing since 1979, and a renewed arms race under Reagan. This poster explicitly calls on “young men and young women” to engage in DOSAAF technical training to “strengthen the economic and defensive power of the country of the Soviets.”

The image of the woman at the wheel is particularly significant: it illustrates the gender equality promoted by the Soviet regime and the central role of women in the defense and production effort. This representation of the “active and competent Soviet woman” was a pillar of formal propaganda.

---Technical specifications:

Format: large vertical format, 41 × 57.5 cm
Technique: multicolor offset print
Period: 1983
Origin: USSR — DOSAAF Editions, Moscow
Artist: R.V. Suryaninov

--Condition:
Fold lines visible, signs of wear on edges and small losses (SEE PHOTOS), paper slightly yellowed. Colors remain vivid (ochre, red, green, black), text is fully legible and the visual impact is good. Condition consistent with age and use.

---Ideal for:
→ Collector of Soviet propaganda posters
→ Enthusiast of constructivist graphic design and political art
→ Collector of Cold War military memorabilia
→ Industrial, loft, brutalist interior decorator
→ Private museum, USSR/Cold War themed collection
→ Original gift for historians and enthusiasts of Soviet design