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title: Bolshevik Propaganda Poster
author: Viktor Deni
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/20835/bolshevik-propaganda-poster/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 2025-08-18
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# Bolshevik Propaganda Poster
_Authored by Viktor Deni_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/20835.png)
## Image Caption
A 1920 Bolshevik propaganda poster issued after the [Bolshevik Revolution](https://www.worldhistory.org/Bolshevik_Revolution/) of November 1917 to convey the message that the Bolshevik leader Vladimir Lenin (1870-1924) was clearing Russia of its enemies. The title reads: "Comrade Lenin cleans the Earth from scum". Depicted are representatives of the European monarchy, Orthodox Church, and wealthy capitalists.
## Cite This Work
### APA
Deni, V. (2025, August 18). Bolshevik Propaganda Poster. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Deni, Viktor. "Bolshevik Propaganda Poster." *World History Encyclopedia*, August 18, 2025. .
### MLA
Deni, Viktor. "Bolshevik Propaganda Poster." *World History Encyclopedia*, 18 Aug 2025, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dyadya_lenin.jpg) by [**Viktor Deni**](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Dyadya_lenin.jpg). Submitted by [Mark Cartwright](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/markzcartwright/ "User Page: Mark Cartwright"), published on 18 August 2025. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.