This striking original press photograph depicts a monumental statue of Vladimir Lenin pointing forward in a public square in Leningrad (present-day Saint Petersburg). The image captures the commanding presence and symbolic power of Soviet monumental art during the height of the Cold War.
The reverse bears a typed press caption and archival markings, identifying it as a United Press International (UPI) photo, with the caption titled “The Shot That Changed the World (Sixth of Seventeen)”. It notes Lenin as the “father-figure of post-revolutionary Russia” and dates the photograph to October 7, 1967, with an official file stamp of January 10, 1968—clear indicators of authentic press use and period handling.
A compelling piece of 20th-century history, this photograph is ideal for collectors of Cold War memorabilia, Soviet history, political iconography, or vintage press photography. Its documented provenance, strong visual composition, and bold symbolism make it a museum-worthy artifact from a defining era.
Authentic vintage press photo with original caption affixed to verso. Age-appropriate wear consistent with archival use.
+$5 for shipping anywhere in the lower 48 states
This striking original press photograph depicts a monumental statue of Vladimir Lenin pointing forward in a public square in Leningrad (present-day Saint Petersburg). The image captures the commanding presence and symbolic power of Soviet monumental art during the height of the Cold War.
The reverse bears a typed press caption and archival markings, identifying it as a United Press International (UPI) photo, with the caption titled “The Shot That Changed the World (Sixth of Seventeen)”. It notes Lenin as the “father-figure of post-revolutionary Russia” and dates the photograph to October 7, 1967, with an official file stamp of January 10, 1968—clear indicators of authentic press use and period handling.
A compelling piece of 20th-century history, this photograph is ideal for collectors of Cold War memorabilia, Soviet history, political iconography, or vintage press photography. Its documented provenance, strong visual composition, and bold symbolism make it a museum-worthy artifact from a defining era.
Authentic vintage press photo with original caption affixed to verso. Age-appropriate wear consistent with archival use.
+$5 for shipping anywhere in the lower 48 states