{"product_id":"soviet-desk-set-dniprohes-dnieper-dam-writing-set","title":"Soviet Desk Set DniproHES – Dnieper Hydroelectric Station Writing Set with Box","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet desk set is a detailed, stylized model of DniproHES, the Dnieper Hydroelectric Station in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, made in the USSR around the 1970s. The curved dam is rendered in alternating yellow and blue plastic “water flows” above a blue mirror-like strip, with the control building and a Lenin profile on the right. It comes with its original cardboard box labeled “Письменный прибор” (writing set).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Desk writing set \/ industrial souvenir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTheme:\u003c\/strong\u003e DniproHES (Dnieper Dam), Lenin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e Circa 1970s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bakelite, carbolite, colored plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDesign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Curved dam with yellow and blue water flows, control block with two gold-tone lightning rods, silver-tone bas-relief profile of Lenin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings:\u003c\/strong\u003e Manufacturer’s details and original price “ЦЕНА 16 РУБ 70 КОП” (16 rubles 70 kopecks) on the bottom\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1092 g (2.4 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Origin:\u003c\/strong\u003e USSR (Soviet Union)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCondition\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed, in excellent vintage condition. The colored plastic is vibrant and the black base retains its deep gloss. All elements are present and securely attached, with no major cracks or chips visible. The box shows wear, scuffing and vintage aging but remains structurally sound for display and storage. The included pen’s functionality is not guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDniproHES desk set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne period black pen in the holder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal cardboard box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDniproHES on the Dnieper River was one of the flagship projects of early Soviet industrialization and a frequent subject of official souvenirs. The original price of 16 rubles 70 kopecks was a considerable sum in the USSR, which suggests this desk set was intended as a prestige gift. It is a strong piece for collectors of Soviet desk accessories and industrial memorabilia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarefully packed and shipped worldwide from Ukraine with a tracking number. Delivery to the USA typically takes 2–4 weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soviet Vintage Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67678824726677,"sku":"EBAY-407023575914","price":155.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-desk-set-dniprohes-dnieper-dam-writing-set-1.jpg?v=1791647139","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-desk-set-dniprohes-dnieper-dam-writing-set","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}