No need for war! 1962

The author of this poster is V. Ivanov who created it in 1962. The poster shows a young girl raising her arm defensively in front of her face, as if trying to shield herself from danger. Her wide, frightened eyes stand out sharply against the dark background, intensifying the emotional impact. The Russian slogan “No need for war!” («Не надо войны!») appears above her in large, distressed lettering. The composition conveys vulnerability, the human cost of conflict and the universal desire for peace. Its stark contrast and expressive realism reflect the strong anti-war messaging found in Soviet posters of the early 1960s.