Vladimir Lenin 1992 calendar: "Happy New Year Happy Market"
Unprocessed Material
Identifier: 2021-22-MS-096
Content Description
Single-sheet calendar (59 x 38 cm) for the year 1992, published in Russia following the fall of the Soviet Union. The calendar features a black and white photograph of a man impersonating Vladimir Lenin posing in a market beside a set of small busts of Lenin set on a balance scale. The photograph was taken by Alexander Efremov as part of his series titled "I saw Lenin," created in late 1990-early 1991. The image is captioned in Russian: "Happy New Year Happy Market." A. Gudkov is listed as the artist of the calendar.
Acquisition Type
Gift
Provenance
Donated by Jeffrey Brooks in December 2021. No deed of gift obtained; see accession folder for donor correspondence.
Restrictions Apply
Yes
Access Restrictions
Open for use once processed.
Dates
- Creation: 1992