In the 1960s, foreign fashions and lifestyles were gaining a foothold in the Soviet Union, thanks to the lucky few who traveled abroad and returned with all sorts of fascinating items. Fifty years ago, people in the USSR were wearing knit sweaters, miniskirts and nylon shirts. They took vacations in the south and did there summer internships in far-flung places. Russian citizens today are often nostalgic for these aspects of Soviet life.
© RIA Novosti . Vsevolod TarasevichIn the 1960s, foreign fashions and lifestyles were gaining a foothold in the Soviet Union, thanks to the lucky few who traveled abroad and returned with all sorts of fascinating items. Fifty years ago, people in the USSR were wearing knit sweaters, miniskirts and nylon shirts. They took vacations in the south and did there summer internships in far-flung places. Russian citizens today are often nostalgic for these aspects of Soviet life.
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© RIA Novosti . Vsevolod Tarasevich
In the 1960s, foreign fashions and lifestyles were gaining a foothold in the Soviet Union, thanks to the lucky few who traveled abroad and returned with all sorts of fascinating items. Fifty years ago, people in the USSR were wearing knit sweaters, miniskirts and nylon shirts. They took vacations in the south and did there summer internships in far-flung places. Russian citizens today are often nostalgic for these aspects of Soviet life.
© RIA Novosti . Yury AbramochkinOn April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space. The significance of this event, not just for the USSR but for the entire world, is difficult to overestimate. The 27-year-old cosmonaut instantly became a national hero, and there wasn't a single person in the Soviet Union who didn't know his famous smile.
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© RIA Novosti . Yury Abramochkin
On April 12, 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first man in space. The significance of this event, not just for the USSR but for the entire world, is difficult to overestimate. The 27-year-old cosmonaut instantly became a national hero, and there wasn't a single person in the Soviet Union who didn't know his famous smile.
© RIA Novosti . PetrusovAfter the 1957 World Festival of Youth and Students in the Soviet Union, more and more foreign visitors streamed in. Photo: A line at Lenin's Mausoleum, 1965.
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© RIA Novosti . Petrusov
After the 1957 World Festival of Youth and Students in the Soviet Union, more and more foreign visitors streamed in. Photo: A line at Lenin's Mausoleum, 1965.
© RIA Novosti . S. SolovyovIn the early 60s, during Khrushchev's "Thaw," big cities saw the appearance of the first youth cafes. The famous cafe Molodyozhnoye ["Youth"] opened in 1961 on Gorkaya Street (now Tverskaya), and became a favorite spot for young men and women in the capital.
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© RIA Novosti . S. Solovyov
In the early 60s, during Khrushchev's "Thaw," big cities saw the appearance of the first youth cafes. The famous cafe Molodyozhnoye ["Youth"] opened in 1961 on Gorkaya Street (now Tverskaya), and became a favorite spot for young men and women in the capital.
© RIA Novosti . Yury AbramochkinThe Soviet economy continued to grow. Factories employed vast numbers of people, including university students working part-time and even high school students during their summer holidays.
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© RIA Novosti . Yury Abramochkin
The Soviet economy continued to grow. Factories employed vast numbers of people, including university students working part-time and even high school students during their summer holidays.
© RIA Novosti . B. KrishtulYoung workers install a transformer. 1967.
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© RIA Novosti . B. Krishtul
Young workers install a transformer. 1967.
© RIA Novosti . PonkinYalta was considered the most prestigious summer resort.
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© RIA Novosti . Ponkin
Yalta was considered the most prestigious summer resort.
© RIA Novosti . B. KorobeynikovSkiing and sledding were winter vacation options, although many such resorts were only accessible for members of specific trade unions.
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© RIA Novosti . B. Korobeynikov
Skiing and sledding were winter vacation options, although many such resorts were only accessible for members of specific trade unions.
© RIA Novosti . Eduard PesovIn the 1960s, international exhibitions began to be held in the Soviet Union. Photo: Guests at the “EXPO-67” Soviet pavilion are greeted according to Russian custom, with bread and salt.
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© RIA Novosti . Eduard Pesov
In the 1960s, international exhibitions began to be held in the Soviet Union. Photo: Guests at the “EXPO-67” Soviet pavilion are greeted according to Russian custom, with bread and salt.
© RIA Novosti . MorozovMassive public gatherings became real holidays. During these days, nearly everybody took to the streets, where the festivities stretched well into the evening.
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© RIA Novosti . Morozov
Massive public gatherings became real holidays. During these days, nearly everybody took to the streets, where the festivities stretched well into the evening.
© RIA Novosti . UlasevichIn the Soviet Union, the Baltic republics were considered the center of Soviet fashion. All over the country, readers scrutinized Latvian publications to find out how people in Riga dress.
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© RIA Novosti . Ulasevich
In the Soviet Union, the Baltic republics were considered the center of Soviet fashion. All over the country, readers scrutinized Latvian publications to find out how people in Riga dress.
© RIA Novosti . Igor VinogradovWomen paid particular attention to hairstyle.
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© RIA Novosti . Igor Vinogradov
Women paid particular attention to hairstyle.
© RIA Novosti B. KrishtulA father taking his daughter on a walk. Photo from 1969.
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© RIA Novosti B. Krishtul
A father taking his daughter on a walk. Photo from 1969.
© RIA Novosti . TsherbakovPractically every self-respecting car owner in the USSR knew how to make repairs on their own.
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© RIA Novosti . Tsherbakov
Practically every self-respecting car owner in the USSR knew how to make repairs on their own.
© RIA Novosti . Yakov BerlinerAnd practically every Soviet schoolchild participated in a number of afterschool activities: music, drama, science...
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© RIA Novosti . Yakov Berliner
And practically every Soviet schoolchild participated in a number of afterschool activities: music, drama, science...
© RIA Novosti . O. NeelovChildren in Moscow. 1961.
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© RIA Novosti . O. Neelov
Children in Moscow. 1961.
Women selling onions at the market. 1968.
© RIA Novosti . Boris KavashkinA chess game in a public square. 1969.
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© RIA Novosti . Boris Kavashkin
A chess game in a public square. 1969.