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The 20th congress of the communist party of the Soviet Union [KPSS] Beyond the plan. Let's present our labor achievements!

Poster Number: PP 098
Category: Events
Media Size: 39x29.5
Poster Type: Offset
Publishing Date: 1956
Editorial Information: Editor K. Nazarova.
Technical Information on Poster: September 14, 1955. Publication No. 0199. Volume 1 sheet of paper. Order No. 410-D Price 1 ruble.
Glavlit Directory Number: Sh05995
Catalog Notes: PP 098 Events b
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