https://www.rt.com/russia/627154-moscow-socialist-realism-exhibition/Socialist realism exhibition opens in Moscow

Moscow’s All-Russian Decorative Art Museum has opened an exhibition showcasing rarely seen works from its Soviet-era collection that capture the spirit of the period.

Running until November 30, ‘Socialist Realism: The Style of a Great Era’ brings together vibrant works that show how Soviet artists depicted the achievements and aspirations of their age. The style, which shaped Soviet art from the 1930s onward, was created to unite people and inspire them toward work, accomplishment, and a shared vision of a new world.

From heroic workers and athletes to collective farmers under bright skies and red flags, the exhibition captures the optimism and unity that defined the socialist realism style. Decorative porcelain, textiles, and everyday objects stand alongside monumental art, revealing how creativity and a sense of purpose were woven into all aspects of Soviet life.

Commenting on the public interest in the exhibition, museum director Tatyana Rybkina said, “Perhaps there’s a need to relive that sense of pride, shared creativity, and the feeling that we are a great multinational Russian people capable of anything.”

The exhibition marks the first stage of a long-term project to showcase the museum’s extensive Soviet decorative art collection, much of which has rarely been displayed. It reveals how artists used color, form, and craftsmanship to embody the collective dream of progress and faith in building a new world.

The organizers say Soviet art is now enjoying renewed attention, stirring nostalgia among older visitors and curiosity among the young. For many, the show offers not only a glimpse of a defining cultural style but also of the shared sense of purpose that once shaped an era.

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