Perets Magazine (1988) — Issue No. 12 Soviet-Era Satirical Magazine

Description Perets Magazine 1988 Issue No. 12 — Vintage Soviet Ukrainian Satirical Print

Perets Magazine — 1988, Issue No. 12

This original 1988 Issue No. 12 of Perets represents a late-Soviet example of printed satire that combined humor, illustration, and social observation. By the end of the 1980s, the magazine had firmly established itself as a recognizable voice of satirical commentary throughout the Soviet Union.

Perets was founded in 1922 and became widely distributed not only in Ukraine but across the USSR. Its content focused on everyday situations, human behavior, and social contradictions, presented through short texts, cartoons, and expressive caricatures.

The title “Perets”, which translates as “pepper”, reflects the magazine’s editorial tone — sharp, pointed, and deliberately provocative, intended to add “spice” to social critique rather than direct political confrontation.

Published in Ukrainian, the magazine maintained a distinctive visual identity and editorial style, making each issue a valuable document of Soviet-era graphic culture and humor of its time.

Contents and features

• Satirical articles and short humorous narratives
• Original caricatures and period illustrations
• Authentic late-1980s Soviet graphic design

Item details

• Title: Perets Magazine
• Year: 1988
• Issue: No. 12
• Language: Ukrainian
• Category: Vintage Ukrainian satirical magazine

A solid collectible for enthusiasts of Soviet printed ephemera, Cold War–era publications, and original examples of Eastern European satirical art.