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Cool Soviet propaganda figurine that I have had for a few years. The most remakable about it is its title: OSOAVIAKHIMOVKA. Needs explanation. In 1927-1948 in the Soviet Union existed Defence Assistance Society. It was a political defence organization. Officially it was a voluntary organization. The aim was to defend the Soviet motherland from capitalist aggressors. All "conscious" citizens had to join this organization. Women, and even children, were encouraged.
So, the figurine represents a "conscious" young woman who who after work learns how to shoot the rifle. The piece is pretty rare, was made at Gorodnitsa porcelain factory in 1935-1940. Original stamp, height 21 cm, rifle butt missing.

 

Soviet civil defense girl volunteer?
She is lovely, and a good illustration of the time. Very 30s dress too, charming.

 

And maybe add the words "with rifle" and maybe use both "girl" and "woman" as part of the title, if it's an online listing? I think you described it pretty well in your paragraph above!

 

Thanks. I do plan to sell it online but what I mean here is if people can understand the reality of the Soviet style of life. When in peaceful time (starting 1927) it was a must for women and children to have shooting training. Propaganda was so tough that even women and children were ready to resist enemies (both inside and outside the country). Also, the title of the figurine is difficult to understand.
Anyway, thanks again.

 

Yes, I think the way you described this is understandable to people who did not live in that part of the world. It is very interesting, different from the way that things were in the U.S.