For the Benefit of the People 1955

"For the Benefit of the People" (1955) is a Soviet propaganda poster created by Valerii Lamakh. The poster depicts a worker holding a small photograph, likely of a construction project. The worker is surrounded by industrial structures and a crane, illustrating the theme of labor and progress. The title, "For the Benefit of the People" (Russian: "на благо народу!"), emphasizes the importance of collective effort for societal improvement, a common message in Soviet art of the era. This poster is a striking example of Socialist Realism, a style that aimed to depict heroic workers and the ideals of communist ideology.