{"product_id":"soviet-educational-poster-1984-fairy-tales-pushkin","title":"Soviet Educational Poster 1984 – Fairy Tales, Pushkin Quote, Prosveshchenie","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Soviet educational poster was published in 1984 by the Prosveshcheniye (Prosveshchenie) publishing house in Moscow for Soviet elementary schools, to introduce children to the folklore and fairy tales of the USSR and the world. Its title is a famous line by Alexander Pushkin: \"A fairy tale is a lie, but there's a hint in it.\" Bright, charming illustrations depict classic folk tale plots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eItem Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Educational poster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"A fairy tale is a lie, but there's a hint in it\" (Alexander Pushkin)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1984\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Prosveshcheniye, Moscow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrint Run:\u003c\/strong\u003e 80,000 copies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Folk tale plots, including stories by Kipling, Marshak and Zakhoder and Chukchi, Lithuanian and Kyrgyz folk tales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 45–46 cm wide x 63–65 cm high (approx. 17.7–18 x 24.8–25.5 in)\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 good vintage condition considering its age and classroom use. The colors remain vibrant. The poster has been stored folded or rolled and shows natural signs of aging, such as slight yellowing of the paper and minor creases. There are tears, minor damage and wear along the edges; the most noticeable tear is on the bottom edge. Please review all close-up photos to assess the edge condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAbout This Piece\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePushkin's line from \"The Tale of the Golden Cockerel\" is one of the best-known sayings in Russian, and it made a natural title for a poster about stories with a lesson. Mixing world classics with folk tales of many Soviet peoples, the poster reflects how Soviet schools presented literature to young readers. It is a lovely piece for collectors of Soviet children's book art, or as a framed decor element for a child's room or a library.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eShipping\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFree worldwide shipping\u003c\/strong\u003e 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":67678840651925,"sku":"EBAY-406932034076","price":39.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0808\/0500\/3413\/files\/soviet-educational-poster-1984-fairy-tales-pushkin-1.jpg?v=1791647421","url":"https:\/\/sovietvintagestore.com\/products\/soviet-educational-poster-1984-fairy-tales-pushkin","provider":"Soviet Vintage Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}