All people are brothers. 1930

This Soviet propaganda poster by Michail Cheremnyh, created in 1930, depicts a caricatured “sectarian – kulak’s Petrushka,” shown as a foolish puppet-like figure holding a book that says “All people are brothers.” The poster mocks religious sectarians and wealthier kulaks, portraying them as naive, hypocritical, or dangerous enemies of socialism. Petrushka’s exaggerated features, ragged clothing, and awkward posture emphasize ridicule and moral weakness. The spotlight shining on him suggests exposure and public unmasking, while the angry figure at the bottom symbolizes rising proletarian resistance. The background shows a small rural town, reinforcing the poster’s message about purging backward elements from village life. Overall, the artwork encourages viewers to reject religious sectarianism and kulak influence and to support the ideological purity of the Soviet collective cause.