Original vintage poster in czech language. “VITEZNY RIJEN – INSPIRUJICI SILA VZNIKU SAMOSTATNEHO CESKOSLOVENSKA – 28.10.1918″ or VICTORIOUS OCTOBER. THE INSPIRING FORCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INDEPENDENT CZECHOSLOVAKIA – 28th OCTOBER 1918. Around 1970s Printed in: Severografia, n. Enterprise 41, Nove Mesto Nad Metuji. Poster was stored rolled, shows some minor tears and creasing especially on edges and in corners, may shows some yellowing and stains. Historical context: interesting poster related to October Revolution celebrated by communists and anniversary of establishment of democratic Czechoslovakia in 1918. This poster perfectly represents how selective communist propaganda was and how they used historical facts. It was the second revolutionary change of government in Russia in 1917. It took place through an armed insurrection in Petrograd (now Saint Petersburg) on 7 November 1917 O. It was the precipitating event of the Russian Civil War. The October Revolution followed and capitalized on the February Revolution earlier that year, which led to the abdication of Nicholas II and the creation of a provisional government. The provisional government, led by Alexander Kerensky, had taken power after Grand Duke Michael, the younger brother of Nicholas II, declined to take power. During this time, urban workers began to organize into councils (soviets) wherein revolutionaries criticized the provisional government and its actions. The provisional government remained unpopular, especially because it was continuing to fight in World War I, and had ruled with an iron fist throughout the summer (including killing hundreds of protesters in the July Days) (Wiki). If you have any questions about offered items or anything else, feel free to ask us, you will be very welcome!