Perets Issue 11 from 1988: Soviet Satire Magazine with Humor on Bureaucracy

Description Perets Issue 11 from 1988: Soviet Satire Magazine with Humor on Bureaucracy

Perets — Issue No. 11, 1988

Explore the humorous tales of a failed construction project, satirical takes on bureaucracy, and a peculiar photo dispute in this issue.

About this issue

This issue of Perets from 1988 dives into the absurdities of Soviet bureaucracy with a comedic lens. It features a satirical piece on a failed construction project involving a kolkhoz and a series of humorous anecdotes on everyday Soviet life.

Highlights

• Bureaucratic Blunders. A satirical tale about a kolkhoz construction project gone awry, highlighting inefficiencies and mismanagement.
• Photo Dispute. A humorous account of a couple's ongoing battle to retrieve their wedding photos from a photographer.
• The Elevator Incident. A comedic story about a man trapped in an elevator, showcasing the quirks of Soviet infrastructure.
• The Mysterious Case of the 'Dead Souls'. An investigation into fraudulent activities within a construction company involving non-existent employees.
• Sports Field Satire. A humorous critique of the poor conditions of Soviet sports facilities and the resilience of local athletes.
• The Misadventures of Burchik. A light-hearted story about a dog named Burchik trying to find its purpose and place in the world.
• Fictional Medieval Adventure. A whimsical narrative blending modern times with medieval fantasy themes, featuring knights and adventures.

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

Why it matters

This issue of Perets provides a unique comedic perspective on Soviet life and bureaucracy during the late 1980s. It captures the societal challenges and humorous coping mechanisms of the time, offering valuable insights for historians and collectors interested in Soviet satire and cultural commentary.

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.