“These are the people who, out of spite, turn the dark ones against the Jew.” Designed by Nikolai Denisovsky, Published 1927-1930.

An exceptional and relevant poster that speaks loudly of the dark persistence of antisemitism and hatred despite its many changing faces. This poster comes to remind us that anti-Semitism, regardless of its outward transformation, remains a deeply ingrained malice in society.

Soviet Anti-Antisemitism Campaign

In the aftermath of the Russian Revolution, Lenin condemned antisemitism, outlawing it officially in 1918. A Soviet campaign followed to root out antisemitic ideologies, framing them as remnants of an outdated, oppressive past. Despite this, anti-Jewish sentiment lingered in Soviet society, both within the government and among the educated elite.

This poster captures that paradox, depicting six figures split in half—contrasting their appearance before and after the revolution. While outwardly altered by time, their inner bigotry remains intact. The contrasting red and black backgrounds and captions reinforce the stubborn continuity of hatred despite societal change.

This powerful piece serves as a solemn reminder for us today. How many times have we seen the mask of anti-Semitism change, only to reveal the same face beneath? The message remains timeless: it is not the appearance of our adversaries that matters, but their unchanging animosity.

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