1960-e years in the USSR – a time of “Khrushchev thaw”, when people breathe free chest, when there was confidence in the future. Came a new turn and the economy of the vast country. Today to lift the veil of time and look past the seemingly very recent and already so distant, allow old photos.
1. Covered pavilion in the Central market
Meat pavilion in the Central market. USSR, 1960-ies.
2. Storage of agricultural machinery
Tractors, prepared for short-term storage. USSR, 1960-ies.
3. Street trade
Street trading in the city centre in the early 1960-ies.
4. Soviet artist
Cheerful girl in the lens of the American photographer. USSR, Riga, 1960-ies.
5. Exercise with “hula hooping”
Girl turns the Hoop on the beach in Riga.
6. Filling plant
Filling plant – a top view. USSR, Riga, 1960-ies.
7. Soldering of electronic components
Very fine work. USSR, Riga, 1960-ies.
8. Tractor works in Kharkov
Assembly shop at the Kharkov tractor plant named after Sergo Ordzhonikidze. USSR, 1960-ies.
9. Compact tractor
Small tractor MT-3 is designed for mechanization of works in construction, road and utilities, or agriculture. USSR, 1960-ies.
10. Indoor market
Trade of fish at the Central market. USSR, 1960-ies.
11. Dining room
Dining room in one of the hotels. USSR, Riga, 1960-ies.
12. Hard work
Sailors rest after performing deck operations. USSR, Riga, 1960-ies.
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