The Constitution of the USA 1981

This 1981 poster was created by the artist E. Kazhdan. The artwork shows the United States Constitution with a large torn hole in its center, revealing the muzzle of a gun pointing outward. The ripped parchment symbolizes violence and the undermining of American democratic principles. This striking visual metaphor reflects a classic theme of Soviet propaganda, portraying the United States as a nation where constitutional rights are threatened by force and militarism. At the bottom, the title reads “The Constitution of the USA” («Конституция США»). The poster delivers a sharp ideological message about the fragility of freedoms in a society depicted as dominated by weapons and power.