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Ten things have become symbols of the Soviet Union
December 26, 1991 the Soviet Union officially ceased to exist. The Soviet period - the time that is remembered by many great personalities and great event, but other than that, at the mention of the Soviet Union, many recall the usual household things that have become symbols of the Soviet era. Today we decided to make a compilation of ten things - symbols of the Soviet Union.
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Avoska
String bag in Soviet times people called mesh, woven strands of durable bag that used to wear her products purchased on the market or in shops. Avoska was convenient because it is easy to fold and put them in his pocket, almost without taking up space. When the Soviet Union was a deficit, shopping bag, just in case always carried with him, if you suddenly have an opportunity to buy something. During the existence of the Soviet Union, this bag has become a symbol of the time.
Faceted glass
Design glass tumbler is credited with the famous Soviet sculptor Vera Mukhina. Faceted glass was designed specifically for the Soviet public catering - it was made of thick glass with 17 facets, is durable, Facilities for washing in the dishwasher, and also had a convenient form and capacity. Himself faceted glass in Soviet times was used not only in restaurants, cafes, and in the household, but also trains and canteens. The most popular place of use faceted glass - street water dispensers.
Port wine "777»
Port "777" has become a famous brand of inexpensive unseasoned alcoholic beverage. Typically, port "777" was made surrogate method. Himself a drink of this brand was very popular in the Soviet Union, where it was produced. The people port "777" was called "Three Seven" or "three ax».
DRINK "Pinocchio»
Non-alcoholic soft drink "Pinocchio" - one the most popular varieties of lemonade, which was produced in the USSR. Silnogazirovanny drink gold sold in glass bottles. Samu beverage container decorated with a label depicting Pinocchio. The drink can be purchased in stores or coffee shops where it was poured in thick glasses.
Processed cheese "Druzhba»
The main Soviet snack rightly be regarded as processed cheese "Friendship". Sam cheese appeared in the experimental laboratory under the direction of MF Kuleshov. The product was made entirely from natural ingredients, which included high-quality cheeses, butter, cream and other additives. Cheese produced in foil with logo and was very popular in the Soviet era.
BALSAM "GOLDEN STAR»
The drug in the form of a yellow ointment Vietnamese production was characteristic odor produced in the original packaging red round with a big gold star on the cover. Balm "asterisk" was very popular in the Soviet Union, it could be bought at any drugstore and used it for colds, headaches and fever, as well as for preventive purposes.
"Triple" cologne
"Triple" eau de cologne became one of the symbols of the Soviet era. It was the smell of cologne smelled majority of males living in the USSR. This cologne used not only as a perfume but also as an antiseptic as cologne itself consisted of 64% alcohol. Many even took cologne inside. Also known fact that the "triple" cologne are constantly brought to Stalin. This cologne is used in large volumes in hospitals during the Great Patriotic War.
MILK AND yogurt a bottle with a wide neck
In USSR dairy products such as milk and yogurt, stored in a special bottle made of resistant glass and having a wide neck. Packaging for dairy products has become customary for the Soviet people. A bottle with a wide neck sealed with a cork is not, as a foil, which was applied to the information about the product and the manufacturer.
CAMERA "CUT-8M»
The camera "Change-8m" - the Soviet school camera, produced in the USSR in 1970. The camera has been very popular among residents of the Soviet Union, not only students, but also adults. Many remembered his camera body and popularity. Most of the people who lived in the Soviet Union, took pictures of this particular model of camera. The retail price in the Soviet time was 15 rubles. "Change-8m" is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most massive planet camera.
SOVIET Indian tea with elephants
In the Soviet Union there were several kinds of popular teas, but Indian tea with an elephant was the most famous and beloved. That's why he became one of the symbols of the Soviet Union. Indian tea in the USSR fidgeted wholesale and packaged into small bundles of yellow and red and green cardboard. On packs it was also depicts an elephant with a raised trunk. This tea was very popular among the Soviet people, so quickly bought up in stores.
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11 photos
Avoska
String bag in Soviet times people called mesh, woven strands of durable bag that used to wear her products purchased on the market or in shops. Avoska was convenient because it is easy to fold and put them in his pocket, almost without taking up space. When the Soviet Union was a deficit, shopping bag, just in case always carried with him, if you suddenly have an opportunity to buy something. During the existence of the Soviet Union, this bag has become a symbol of the time.
Faceted glass
Design glass tumbler is credited with the famous Soviet sculptor Vera Mukhina. Faceted glass was designed specifically for the Soviet public catering - it was made of thick glass with 17 facets, is durable, Facilities for washing in the dishwasher, and also had a convenient form and capacity. Himself faceted glass in Soviet times was used not only in restaurants, cafes, and in the household, but also trains and canteens. The most popular place of use faceted glass - street water dispensers.
Port wine "777»
Port "777" has become a famous brand of inexpensive unseasoned alcoholic beverage. Typically, port "777" was made surrogate method. Himself a drink of this brand was very popular in the Soviet Union, where it was produced. The people port "777" was called "Three Seven" or "three ax».
DRINK "Pinocchio»
Non-alcoholic soft drink "Pinocchio" - one the most popular varieties of lemonade, which was produced in the USSR. Silnogazirovanny drink gold sold in glass bottles. Samu beverage container decorated with a label depicting Pinocchio. The drink can be purchased in stores or coffee shops where it was poured in thick glasses.
Processed cheese "Druzhba»
The main Soviet snack rightly be regarded as processed cheese "Friendship". Sam cheese appeared in the experimental laboratory under the direction of MF Kuleshov. The product was made entirely from natural ingredients, which included high-quality cheeses, butter, cream and other additives. Cheese produced in foil with logo and was very popular in the Soviet era.
BALSAM "GOLDEN STAR»
The drug in the form of a yellow ointment Vietnamese production was characteristic odor produced in the original packaging red round with a big gold star on the cover. Balm "asterisk" was very popular in the Soviet Union, it could be bought at any drugstore and used it for colds, headaches and fever, as well as for preventive purposes.
"Triple" cologne
"Triple" eau de cologne became one of the symbols of the Soviet era. It was the smell of cologne smelled majority of males living in the USSR. This cologne used not only as a perfume but also as an antiseptic as cologne itself consisted of 64% alcohol. Many even took cologne inside. Also known fact that the "triple" cologne are constantly brought to Stalin. This cologne is used in large volumes in hospitals during the Great Patriotic War.
MILK AND yogurt a bottle with a wide neck
In USSR dairy products such as milk and yogurt, stored in a special bottle made of resistant glass and having a wide neck. Packaging for dairy products has become customary for the Soviet people. A bottle with a wide neck sealed with a cork is not, as a foil, which was applied to the information about the product and the manufacturer.
CAMERA "CUT-8M»
The camera "Change-8m" - the Soviet school camera, produced in the USSR in 1970. The camera has been very popular among residents of the Soviet Union, not only students, but also adults. Many remembered his camera body and popularity. Most of the people who lived in the Soviet Union, took pictures of this particular model of camera. The retail price in the Soviet time was 15 rubles. "Change-8m" is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the most massive planet camera.
SOVIET Indian tea with elephants
In the Soviet Union there were several kinds of popular teas, but Indian tea with an elephant was the most famous and beloved. That's why he became one of the symbols of the Soviet Union. Indian tea in the USSR fidgeted wholesale and packaged into small bundles of yellow and red and green cardboard. On packs it was also depicts an elephant with a raised trunk. This tea was very popular among the Soviet people, so quickly bought up in stores.
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