The enemy is treacherous – be on the alert! 1945

Created by Viktor Ivanov in 1945, this Soviet poster “The enemy is treacherous – be on the alert!” warns soldiers and citizens to stay vigilant against deception and espionage. It depicts a Red Army soldier with a submachine gun revealing a wolf disguised in a sheep’s skin, its head marked with a swastika. The image symbolizes the hidden threat of fascist spies and traitors masquerading as harmless civilians. The sharp contrast of green and red highlights the urgency of the message. This poster reflects the atmosphere of the final wartime years, when alertness and caution were vital weapons against the enemy’s deceit.