The Soviet Union was the previous name for the country now know as Russia. It lasted from 1922 to 1991.
The Soviet Union was a results of many political, ideological, and historical factors. It was a time of control, political tensions, and wars.
It was also a time of the Space Race (the infamous Sputnik), the Cold War, and communism. Despite all of the political turmoil and war time tensions, every day citizens still had to go on and live their lives.
These rare photographs offer us a unique view into the daily lives of the Soviet Union’s citizens. The citizens who went about their days, went to work, supported their families, and made time for fun in the midst of many worldwide events. Let’s take a look.
Folks enjoying a night at a cocktail barGrocery shoppers
A glimpse into a classroomA woman with her dairy cowsWomen grocery shoppingChildren enjoying a day at the parkA child looking into a toy storeIndividual tanning podsChildren studying in schoolA man in uniform posing with a drink in handA couple with their baby enjoying a nice day outEarly public transportationA scene from the cityA beautiful day outdoorsChildren hold onto each other as they cross the streetA young coupleBrowsing in a bookstoreProfessional women on a strollHigh rises and public gardensChildren enjoy a swim in the public fountainTwo women posing togetherA large public swimming areaThe city at nightTourists and citizens exploring the cityA young child sitting in a large bowlWorking women taking a breakFruit stands on the sidewalkA high rise building complexAn early city bus making its routeA woman working at a bakeryWomen looking at new fashions in a department storeAn aerial view of a city and its buildingsGrocery store browsingA couple browsing some magazinesAnother view of a city scape3 men posing together on a benchA man using an early computerA possible costume party?Folks strolling through the city in the eveningA typical day in the grocery aislesAn intense stare from a young woman
