Perets No. 18, 1987: Satirical Soviet Magazine Featuring Kharkiv Tech Advances

Description Perets No. 18, 1987: Satirical Soviet Magazine Featuring Kharkiv Tech Advances

Perets (Pepper) — Issue No. 18, September 1987

Explore innovative heat exchange technology in Kharkiv and the tale of two-faced Semenyuk in this issue.

About this issue

This issue of Perets features an intriguing report on the development of new heat exchange technology in Kharkiv, showcasing the collaboration between local scientists and communal services to improve city infrastructure. Additionally, it presents a humorous yet critical story about Semenyuk, a man with dual characteristics, highlighting issues of integrity and corruption.

Highlights

• Innovative Heat Exchange Technology. An article discusses the introduction of advanced heat exchange equipment in Kharkiv, which promises significant economic benefits.
• The Tale of Semenyuk. A humorous story explores the life of Semenyuk, who is characterized by two conflicting personas, raising questions about honesty and integrity.
• Cultural Satire from Donbas. Artists from Donbas present a satirical exhibition aimed at promoting peace, featuring works by M. Kapusta and others.
• Kozlov's Investigation. A narrative about a man named Kozlov, who finds himself embroiled in a mysterious investigation related to his personal affairs.
• Aging Infrastructure in Buik. A report on the unfinished bathhouse in Buik details the village's struggle with incomplete infrastructure projects.
• The Vanishing Club in Sokyrchyn. The story of a neglected cultural club in Sokyrchyn raises questions about local governance and community engagement.

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

Why it matters

This issue provides critical insights into the technological advancements in Soviet infrastructure, particularly in Kharkiv, and reflects on societal issues like corruption and governance through its satirical and narrative pieces. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the socio-political climate of the USSR in the late 1980s.

Large-format Soviet Ukrainian satirical magazine — 15 pages, 26.5 × 34 cm (10.4 × 13.4 in), colour caricatures and cartoons.

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.