Be a hero! 1941

This poster, titled “Be a Hero!”, was created in 1941 by Viktor Borisovich Koretsky. It was published in Moscow–Leningrad by the state publishing house Iskusstvo. The image shows a Soviet woman in civilian clothing raising her arm and calling the men of the nation to take up arms and defend their homeland. Her passionate gesture and resolute expression reflect the spirit of unity and sacrifice that defined the early days of the Great Patriotic War. The powerful design, with its vivid contrast and emotional intensity, urged viewers to rise to the challenge and become heroes for their country.