The discreet charm of Socialism... The USSR dolls!
If you were child in 80-s you remember the Soviet puppet, and maybe even played with them in childhood! Let`s come back for them!
All the dolls had something in common, because they were not similar to Barbie doll. The designers of the Soviets had their own vision of how should look «pretty doll».
Soviet puppets compared to Barbie seem to lose, but don't jump to conclusions! All mothers bought them to their daughters. And they were lucky!
From left to right: Pinocchio (In USSR known as Buratino), Masha the Doll (with usual spoon in mouth) and Uncle Pumpkin.
Katya the Doll (The beauty ideal)
3 sisters (Uncensored version)
Little Hare (Yes, yellow! So what?!!)
Malysh (It means Baby)
Olya the Doll. (Swaying, she spoke, "Mama!")
Carlson (Swedish guy with propeller in the back… Hey, not so low, just in the back!)
Michele Obama (Just kidding)
Carlson (from another factory)
Russian Tsarevna (It means Princess)
Masha the Doll with a little Teddy, called Mishka
The Rabbit holds the plate with letters XB (This is abbreviation for Christ is Risen!)And near by is… not the Christ but just Оlya the Doll. Eggs and Cake are in the front.
Doctor I-Bolit (He cared about all the animals in the forest)
Malysh again.
The boy.
Katya the Doll in the flowers
Stormtroopers of Dolls. Beware Barbie!!!