Raise higher the banner of Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Stalin! 1936

This striking Soviet propaganda poster was created in the 1930s by artist Gustav Klutsis, a leading figure of Soviet constructivism. It bears the slogan: “Raise higher the banner of Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Stalin!” The poster features large portraits of these four leaders, symbolizing the ideological continuity from Marxist theory to Stalin’s leadership. Bold red backgrounds and dynamic collages of workers, soldiers, and citizens emphasize unity, progress, and revolutionary strength. Klutsis combines photomontage and socialist realist style to create a powerful image of collective determination. This poster exemplifies how Soviet art glorified leadership and mobilized society under the banners of Marxism-Leninism.