Photographs of Soviet athletes and athletes, made in the 1930-ies.
In the late XIX – early XX century in the world there is mass interest in the sport. It was at this time began to develop a team and single sports and heavy athletics, Cycling and motor racing and many others.
Obesity at this time is no longer perceived as a symbol of beauty and wealth. The Soviet government in the quest to create the perfect man of the future paid great attention to sport and its promotion.
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