We will replace them! 1941

This Soviet propaganda poster was created by artist V. Serov in 1941, during the early years of the Great Patriotic War (World War II). The image shows a woman worker standing by industrial equipment, symbolizing the home front labor force. In the background, Soviet soldiers march off to war and airplanes fill the sky, emphasizing the scale of the military mobilization. The bold red text at the bottom reads “ЗАМЕНИМ!” which translates to “We will replace them!” – meaning that civilians, especially women, would take over industrial jobs to support the war effort. The poster calls for unity, resilience, and contribution from the entire population in the fight against the invading forces.