Turksib Railway Documentary Poster, 1929

This poster was created in 1929 by Solomon Telingater (often attributed to Sergei Senkin or Semenov-Menес, as seen in various sources) for the Soviet documentary film Turksib, directed by Viktor Turin. The film chronicled the monumental construction of the Turkestan–Siberia Railway, a key industrial project linking Central Asia with Siberia. The design reflects the Constructivist style, with bold geometric forms symbolizing steel structures and the mechanized drive of industrial progress. At the center, a figure with raised arms is integrated with abstract lattice structures, merging human energy with the machinery of modernization. The strong contrasts of red, black, and white on a yellow background emphasize movement, power, and transformation. This poster remains an iconic example of Soviet avant-garde cinema advertising and Constructivist graphic design.