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A carpet in the Soviet world.

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The carpet is one of the most recognizable symbols of Soviet life, which has entered not only private homes, but also public spaces, mass culture, and even the collective perception of utility.

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In the course of the study, I looked at the visual image of carpets, how they were used in different spaces, why they became such an important element of welfare, and what legacy they left behind after the collapse of the Soviet Union.

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The book is divided into four chapters: domestic carpets, public spaces, mass culture and its ornaments.

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In the interior of a Soviet man, the carpet was hanging on the wall, covering it completely and purifying the space of the apartment, so photographs and printing in my book also fill out all the space of the sheet, changing their size and shape.

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Original size 3378x1900
Original size 3378x1900
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Original size 3378x1900
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Original size 3378x1900
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Original size 3378x1900
Original size 3378x1900
Original size 3378x1900
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A carpet in the Soviet world.
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