Face au Cosmos Promotional Leaflet
Face au Cosmos Promotional Leaflet
Promotional leaflet for the Soviet Union section at the 1958 Brussels World's Fair, also known as Expo '58. Following two devastating World Wars, Expo 58 aimed to represent a peaceful and progressive vision of the future. A total of 48 countries participated, with elaborate national pavilions housing their unique expositions.The Soviet Union focused on showcasing its scientific advancements, with a facsimile of Sputnik 1 taking pride of place. Its Cold War rival, the United States, was placed in the neighbouring pavilion. The U.S. chose to represent a prosperous ‘American way of life,’ with colour television and popular consumer products. Though the arrangement of the two superpowers next to each other was intended to promote cooperation among nations, it inevitably highlighted Cold War tensions, particularly the Space Race.
The leaflet is promotional material from the Soviet pavilion. It provides details of Soviet achievements in space. It contains details of Sputnik 1 and 2, with text, diagrams, and illustrations. The title of the leaflet translates as ‘Facing the Cosmos.’
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Promotional Leaflet for the Soviet section of the 1958 Brussels World's Fair -
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Promotional Leaflet for the Soviet section of the 1958 Brussels World's Fair -
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![Inside the Soviet pavilion at Expo 58 - Credit: Wouter Hagens]()
Inside the Soviet pavilion at Expo 58 - Credit: Wouter Hagens
More information
Object number
2016-30
Location
Artefact Store
Has this object been into space?
No
Dimension - Dimension, Value, Measurement unit
Width (Folded): 10.9cm
Length (Folded): 22.0cm
Width (Unfolded): 42.0cm
Length (Unfolded): 57.0cm
Material
Paper
Associated event
Expo 58 Brussels World's Fair
Object Production Date
1958
Object Production Notes
Produced for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair as a guide for visitors to the Soviet pavilion
On Display Status
Not on display
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