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Common Soviet worker looked just like that

Author: Ksenia Belmessova

Published: 24 May 2011

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In terms of food shortages, various products were distributed only by coupons like these

Not only food, but household chemicals like detergent could also be obtained only by the coupons

Legendary ladies’ perfume, Krasnaya Moskva (Red Moscow). Every other Soviet woman smelled of it

A few drops of herbal balm Sibir turned tea into a relaxing drink

Only wealthy families and ranking officials could afford typewriters

Soviet shopping-bag - avoska

Self-made grinder with a motor from a washing machine

Soviet stereo system

Soviet Raketa vacuum cleaner and brandless iron

Portable radio (on the left) and stereo cassette player (on the right)

Vinyl player and a set of vinyl disks with Soviet pop stars

In bottles like this samogon, homemade vodka, was stored. Washboard is seen in the background

Soviet-era food-processor with two changing sets

Tea is still served in these glasses with coasters in some Russian high-class trains

Writing with fountain pen took a long time and steel nerves, but developed perfect handwriting

Emblems with various Soviet slogans and symbols were commonly used as home decor element

Flag promoting All-Union Pioneer Organization - youth movement in USSR

That's what young Soviet pioneers looked like

Diploma of a 2nd grade student for participation in Art Contest

Common Soviet worker looked just like that

Portable -

WWII-era gramophone

Now women can choose from a variety of hair styles, but previously only curlers were available.

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