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Large bust of Lenin made of plastic - USSR 1980s
From €172.18
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Duże popiersie Lenina z tworzywa sztucznego - ZSRR lata 80. XX wieku—
€172.18
We present a unique and characteristic relic of the era – a large bust of Vladimir Lenin, made of plastic in the Soviet Union in the 1980s. This iconic propaganda item is a tangible trace of history, perfectly capturing the atmosphere of the late Soviet period. The figurine, mass-produced for state institutions, schools, workplaces, and youth organizations, was a ubiquitous element of Soviet reality.
The bust is cast from durable plastic, dyed in bulk to a brown or gray shade, which was typical for utility and decorative items of this era. It is characterized by a schematic but recognizable depiction of the face of the leader of the October Revolution, maintained in the socialist realist convention. This type of object served not only a decorative function but primarily an ideological one, meant to perpetuate the cult of personality and the symbolic presence of the party in every area of life.
Who is this item for?
- Collectors of modern history and relics of the Polish People's Republic/USSR – this is a must-have in any collection devoted to the realities of the Eastern Bloc.
- Enthusiasts of industrial design and propaganda objects – as an example of mass production and the use of art in the service of ideology.
- Set designers, owners of retro or vintage-style venues – as an excellent, highly expressive decorative accent.
- People looking for unusual "historical gadgets" – it provides an excellent starting point for stories about a bygone era.


