Oil Workers – More Oil for the Motherland! 1948

This 1948 poster by P. Krivonogov highlights the vital role of the Soviet oil industry in rebuilding the nation after World War II. In the foreground, a confident oil worker grips a large wrench, symbolizing strength, skill, and dedication to industrial progress. Behind him, oil refineries, drilling towers, and trains carrying tankers underscore the massive scale of production and transportation. The slogan, “Oil workers, more oil for the Motherland! We will fulfill the Five-Year Plan in 4 years!” reflects the ambitious targets of early post-war Soviet economic policy. Designed as both motivation and propaganda, the poster conveys pride, urgency, and the determination to accelerate progress beyond official plans.