The Soviet Union was one of the most formidable empires of the twentieth century. Its legacy remains to this day, most felt in the 15 countries that emerged from its fall in 1991.
Soviet propaganda had a huge role to play in keeping the USSR together, and has had a lasting impact on culture and design around world.
Whether you have family photos which were taken in the former USSR, collect press cuttings from the era, or even just have a penchant for vintage posters, we are asking readers to share photos of their Soviet-inspired memorabilia.
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