1982 Soviet Newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda Brezhnev Death USSR History Vintage

Vintage USSR Newspaper Komsomolskaya Pravda – November 12, 1982 –

Death of Leonid Brezhnev – Soviet History Memorabilia

Description:
Dear collectors and lovers of Soviet history,
We are offering a rare and historically significant original issue of Komsomolskaya Pravda, dated November 12, 1982, featuring the official address from the Communist Party of the Soviet Union to the nation following the death of Leonid Ilyich Brezhnev, the long-serving Soviet leader, revolutionary, and political figure.

This powerful edition reflects a defining moment in the late Soviet era — the passing of a key statesman who led the USSR for 18 years. The front page features Brezhnev’s portrait and the Party’s announcement, capturing the solemn tone and visual style of early 1980s Soviet media.

Historical Context:
Leonid Brezhnev (1906–1982) was the General Secretary of the Communist Party and one of the most influential leaders of the USSR. His era, known as the “Brezhnev Era,” symbolized political stability and superpower prestige. This issue was published immediately after his death, documenting the official mourning and the government’s public message.

Design & Style:

Printed in the classic Soviet black-and-white format on aged, lightly yellowed newsprint.

Features distinct period typography, medals and insignia emblems, and a full-page photographic portrait of Brezhnev.

A remarkable piece of Cold War–era graphic design and political history.

Item Details:

Newspaper: Komsomolskaya Pravda

Date: November 12, 1982

Pages: 4 (one full spread)

Dimensions: 42 × 59 cm (approx. 16.5 × 23.2 in)

Language: Russian

Condition: Very good vintage condition — clean pages, no tears, gently aged paper as shown in photos.

Year of publication: 1982

A perfect collectible for:

Historians and educators

USSR & Cold War memorabilia collectors

Vintage newspaper enthusiasts

Home or office display (framed, it makes a striking décor piece)

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