For 38 million tons of oil with gas in 1941!

This striking Soviet poster from 1941, created by artist P. Gorely, proclaims the industrial triumph of producing 38 million tons of oil and gas in that year.
Dominating the composition are bold red oil derricks rising against a muted green background, symbolizing the strength and scale of the Soviet energy sector.
At the bottom, a powerful black steam locomotive pulls tankers marked “Нефть” (Oil), representing the transport of vital resources across the country.
Above, a Soviet airplane soars through the sky, underscoring the unity of industry, transport, and aviation in supporting the nation’s progress.
The poster’s strong colors and dramatic contrasts emphasize the pride in Soviet industrial achievements on the eve of the Great Patriotic War. It stands as a vivid piece of propaganda celebrating energy production as the backbone of Soviet power and resilience.