For the reconstruction of transport! Let’s Give Powerful Locomotives to Soviet Transport 1931

Artist I. Gromitsky

За реконструкцию транспорта! Дадим советскому транспорту мощные паровозы
For the Reconstruction of Transport! Let’s Give Powerful Locomotives to Soviet Transport

This powerful Soviet propaganda poster highlights the USSR’s industrial drive to modernize its railway system. The dramatic composition shows a massive steam locomotive being assembled, with workers guiding its placement and bold red wheels symbolizing strength and progress.

The slogan across the top and bottom proclaims: “За реконструкцию транспорта! Дадим советскому транспорту мощные паровозы” (“For the reconstruction of transport! Let’s give Soviet transport powerful locomotives”), underscoring the call for industrial renewal and collective effort.

Rendered in striking red, black, and white tones, this poster embodies the energy of Soviet constructivist-inspired design and glorifies the achievements of heavy industry.