SELENSKY, Boris (1914-1984). Volga Trips, Intourist U.S.S.R.
Original luggage label, c.1935. 90 x 140 mm.
Intourist was founded in 1929 and was responsible for managing the great majority of foreigners access to and travel within the Soviet Union. The Soviet authorities now actively encouraged "escorted" tourism to obtain foreign currency.
The construction of Soviet dams and the Volga-Don canal increased water levels and made navigation easier. Travellers were allowed to disembark and explore historic cities and ancient sites.
Boris Selensky was a Soviet era Russian graphic artist.
Rare.
SKU: 2126667
SELENSKY, Boris (1914-1984). Volga Trips, Intourist U.S.S.R.
Original luggage label, c.1935. 90 x 140 mm.
Intourist was founded in 1929 and was responsible for managing the great majority of foreigners access to and travel within the Soviet Union. The Soviet authorities now actively encouraged "escorted" tourism to obtain foreign currency.
The construction of Soviet dams and the Volga-Don canal increased water levels and made navigation easier. Travellers were allowed to disembark and explore historic cities and ancient sites.
Boris Selensky was a Soviet era Russian graphic artist.
Rare.
SKU: 2126667
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