Strike! At the enemy of the cultural revolution. 1929

This Soviet propaganda poster was created in 1929 by artist Gustav Klutsis, a leading figure of Constructivism and political poster art. It was part of the campaign against alcoholism during the early Soviet cultural revolution. The poster shows a bottle of alcohol placed in the center of a target, symbolizing the fight against drinking as an obstacle to building a new socialist society. The bold slogan reads: “Strike! At the enemy of the cultural revolution.” The use of simple geometric forms, bright colors, and strong typography is typical of Soviet Constructivist style. The poster reflects the Soviet state’s effort to promote discipline, sobriety, and collective responsibility among workers and peasants.