Vigilance – is our weapon! 1953

Created by V. Ivanov in 1953, this Soviet poster “Vigilance is our weapon!” warns citizens to stay alert against espionage, bribery, and ideological corruption. It shows a determined Soviet worker gripping the wrist of a sneaky hand marked with a dollar sign, symbolizing an attempt to buy or deceive him. Behind the worker rises a large industrial site, representing the strength and progress of the socialist state. The contrast between honest labor and the corrupting symbol of money captures the moral clarity of Soviet propaganda. The poster’s bold slogan reminds everyone that vigilance and integrity are powerful weapons in defending the Motherland.