Remember When You Drink – Your Family is Starving 1930

This Soviet anti-alcohol propaganda poster depicts a haunting image of a starving mother and child, drawn in stark yellow against a black background. The mother is shown wrapped in a cloak, looking weary and helpless, while the child tugs at her for support. They stand beside a bare table with only an empty pot, emphasizing deprivation and hunger. The design uses harsh contrasts and minimal color to highlight the seriousness of the message. The text in red and white warns the viewer to remember that drinking comes at the expense of their family’s well-being. This poster was part of a larger campaign in the USSR to combat alcoholism by linking it directly to poverty, hunger, and family suffering.