Spartakiad of the Nations of the USSR 1955

This poster is titled “Spartakiad of the Nations of the USSR – A Review of Strength and Skill!” («Спартакиада народов СССР – смотр сил и мастерства!»). It was created in 1955 by artist V. Ivanov. The image shows a female runner in a white singlet carrying a relay baton set against a field of Soviet republic flags, visually linking athletic competition with national unity. The strong red background and the athlete’s forward motion emphasize vigor, pride, and the collective spirit of mass sport promoted by the state. The poster advertised the Spartakiad games – large multi-sport events designed to showcase the physical strength and skill of the USSR’s peoples – and served as a call to participation and national solidarity.