Happy New Year, the year of Peace and Friendship! 1956

The author of this poster is V. Livanova who created it in 1956. The poster shows a cheerful boy representing the coming year of 1957, dressed in bright red winter clothing and holding the flags of all 15 Soviet Republics. Behind him is the image of the Kremlin clock tower with snow falling, creating a festive New Year atmosphere. A white dove flies nearby as a symbol of peace. The slogan “Happy New Year, the Year of Peace and Friendship!” («С новым годом мира и дружбы!») is written across the snow at the bottom. The composition celebrates unity, optimism and the shared hope for peace among all Soviet republics at the start of the new year.