Catalogue Number
NMLH.1994.168.225
Object Name
Poster
Title
28%
Place
Moscow & Russia
People
Joseph Stalin
Date
1931
Description
A small poster featuring '28%' in large red numbers, with Russian text reading: "In the third year of the five year plan, we will increase productivity by 28%." with an image of a man working a piece of machinery. This poster was produced in Moscow in 1931 during the first 'Five-Year Plan' (1928â32), implemented by Joseph Stalin, concentrated on developing heavy industry and collectivizing agriculture in the Soviet Union. Increasing productivity was essential to meeting the plan's requirments and provide for the population.
