Perets No. 14, 1988: Soviet Satire on Bureaucracy and the Duan-Donau Canal

Description Perets No. 14, 1988: Soviet Satire on Bureaucracy and the Duan-Donau Canal

Perets — Issue No. 14, July 1988

Explore the controversial Duan-Donau Canal project, a humorous satire on Soviet bureaucracy, and a story about a unique canary's talent.

About this issue

This issue of Perets magazine from July 1988 offers a satirical look at Soviet life and bureaucracy. It features a critical article on the Duan-Donau Canal project, exploring the environmental and economic implications of this ambitious but contentious endeavor.

Readers will also find a humorous take on the inefficiencies of Soviet management in a piece about a canary that only sings to the sound of a television, highlighting the absurdities of everyday Soviet experiences.

Highlights

• Duan-Donau Canal Controversy. A critical examination of the environmental and economic impacts of the Duan-Donau Canal project, with discussions on bureaucratic inefficiencies.
• Soviet Bureaucracy Satire. A humorous piece depicting the inefficiencies and challenges within Soviet bureaucratic systems, focusing on a canary that sings only with television.
• Medical Mishaps. An article addressing issues in the Soviet healthcare system, highlighting a tragic case of medical negligence.
• Rural Development Challenges. A report on the struggles of rural Soviet regions to achieve promised infrastructure improvements, particularly in gasification projects.
• Cultural Commentary. A satirical look at cultural events and the challenges faced by Soviet cultural institutions.
• Humor in Soviet Life. A collection of humorous anecdotes and cartoons reflecting the quirks and everyday life in the Soviet Union.

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

Why it matters

This issue is a valuable resource for understanding the complexities of Soviet infrastructure projects and the satire used to critique Soviet systems. The detailed examination of the Duan-Donau Canal project offers insight into environmental and bureaucratic challenges of the time, while the humor pieces provide a cultural snapshot of Soviet life 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.