To speak of the Soviet peoples is to speak of a history of conquest, suffering, and revolution. Sprawling across eleven time zones and comprising a sixth of earth's land surface, the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics embraces more than a hundred ethnic and cultural groups. Published in February 1976 as half of a two-map set with a political map of the U.S.S.R. and the article "Siberia's Empire Road, the River Ob," this illustrated map of the Soviet Union provides a wealth of information about the amazing cultural diversity of the region.
Twenty-four ethnicities are highlighted in this map, showing their territorial extents as well as illustrations and information about their individual and unique cultures. The map colors are keyed to specific language groups, showing their concentrations and the intermingling of the Soviet peoples. Around the map are images of individuals from a variety of Soviet cultures dressed in traditional dress to further highlight the diversity of the people who lived within the boundaries of the U.S.S.R.
This map is a unique conversation piece on its own or with other cultural works: collect all of the illustrated cultural maps from North and South America to Africa! A must-have for any Cold War buff or historian of the Soviet Union. This map would make a perfect companion to the political map of the Soviet Union with which it was first published.
Printed on polypropylene, an ideal material for wall maps as the printing brings out rich colours, and crisp edges for readability. The material is stronger than most papers and unlikely to crease or rip. The matte finish eliminates glare, and adds texture to the map. Ideal for display.
Your map is rolled and packaged in a sturdy tube to protect it during shipment.
