Comrade, believe: it shall arise 1936

This Soviet propaganda poster was created in 1936 by artist B. Knoblok. It features a powerful image of Alexander Pushkin, symbolizing the enduring spirit of Russian culture and literature. The text on the poster quotes Pushkin’s lines: “Comrade, believe: it shall arise, the star of captivating happiness, Russia will awaken from its sleep, and on the ruins of autocracy our names will be written.” In the lower part, enthusiastic citizens hold portraits of Soviet leaders, flowers, and flags, reflecting unity and revolutionary optimism. The poster blends literary heritage with political ideology, portraying Pushkin as a visionary whose words were adapted to Soviet ideals. This striking composition exemplifies the style of socialist realism and the use of cultural icons in Soviet visual propaganda.