Yunost 1978 Issue No. 4: Soviet Youth Magazine on Art, Oil, and Economic Plans

Description Yunost 1978 Issue No. 4: Soviet Youth Magazine on Art, Oil, and Economic Plans

Yunost — Issue No. 4, April 1978

Explore the stories of the Tenth Five-Year Plan, the Samotlor oil field, and a youth art exhibition in Minsk.

About this issue

This issue of Yunost from April 1978 offers a fascinating look at the Soviet Union's ambitious projects and cultural endeavors. It features reports on the Tenth Five-Year Plan, highlighting the role of young artists in construction sites and large-scale industrial projects.

Readers will find engaging narratives about the development of the Samotlor oil field, the efforts of young leaders in the region, and insights from a major youth art exhibition in Minsk, showcasing the talents of emerging Soviet artists.

Highlights

• Youth and the Tenth Five-Year Plan. An article discusses the role of young artists and workers on construction sites of the Tenth Five-Year Plan.
• Samotlor Oil Field Development. A detailed account of the Samotlor oil field's development and the young leaders driving this massive project.
• Minsk Youth Art Exhibition. Coverage of a major youth art exhibition in Minsk, featuring over 700 works from emerging Soviet artists.
• Fazil Iskander's New Story. A new story by Fazil Iskander, 'Zaщита Чика', is featured in this issue, offering a narrative rich with cultural insights.
• Interview with Georgy Markov. An interview with Georgy Markov discusses the Tumen phenomenon and the achievements of the Western Siberian complex.
• Debate on Women's Role in Alpinism. A thought-provoking piece explores the debate on the role of women in alpinism, featuring views from prominent female climbers.

...and there is far more to discover inside — additional reports, striking photo spreads and period advertising await.

Why it matters

This issue is valuable for researchers and collectors as it documents the Soviet Union's focus on youth involvement in major industrial and cultural initiatives. It provides insights into the aspirations and challenges of the era, particularly the emphasis on art and industry as intertwined elements of Soviet progress.

Standard Soviet magazine format 84×108/16 — softcover, 112 pages, approx. 20.5 × 26 cm (8 × 10¼ in), in Russian. The photos show a representative selection of pages from this very copy — cover, contents and a number of inside pages, not all 112. Ask us if you would like to see a specific page before buying.

Condition is described per issue. As an original vintage magazine printed decades ago in the USSR, pages may show age-related toning typical of Soviet paper and can have minor tears, small creases or bends, pencil or pen markings, library stamps and other signs of age and use. Photos show the actual item you receive.