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Moscow 1980 Olympics – 1978 – Original Poster by M. Manuilov | 87 × 57 cm | USSR
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Moscow 1980 Olympics – 1978 – Original Poster by M. Manuilov
Soviet Hospitality: The Matryoshka Welcome | Games of the XXII Olympiad | 87 × 57 cm | USSR
🎬 Introduction
This vibrant original poster serves as a warm, albeit strictly curated, invitation to the 1980 Summer Olympics in Moscow. Designed by M. Manuilov in 1978, two years prior to the event, the artwork features the quintessential symbol of Russian folk culture: the Matryoshka doll. Set against a striking, saturated orange background, the nesting doll is depicted holding a white cloth emblazoned with the official emblem of the Games—a stylized Spasskaya Tower topped with a star. The central figure is framed by a circular, Khokhloma-inspired floral motif and the text "Games of the XXII Olympiad • Moscow • 80," while the bottom section offers a trilingual greeting in Russian, English, and French.
✨ Why It Matters
This piece is a fascinating artifact of late-Soviet design and Cold War history. While the poster projects a cheerful message of "You Are Welcome," the historical context was far more complex; the 1980 Moscow Games were famously boycotted by the United States and 64 other nations following the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan. This specific design is significant because it attempts to soften the rigid, industrial Soviet image by utilizing traditional folk art aesthetics rather than the brutalist or constructivist styles often associated with USSR propaganda. Printed in 1978 as part of the early promotional wave, it represents the Soviet Union's effort to present itself as a culturally rich, open-armed host to the world.
📐 Poster Details
* Year: 1978
* Country: USSR
* Size: 87 × 57 cm
* Designer: M. Manuilov
🔎 Condition
This poster is in good vintage condition. It shows slight creases along the side, typical for paper of this era, but the colors remain bold and the central imagery is unaffected.
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Specifications
ConditionVery goodColorsRed, OrangeMaterialPaperNumber of items1OrientationPortraitArt sizeMediumHeight87 cmWidth57 cm
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Berlin, GermanyOn Whoppah since August 2023 • 14 sales