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See also the Lenin plaques on my Political page.

 

Polonne or Korosten

Not sure which factory this is from. Please email me if you know. Both factories are in the Ukraine, and at the time this piece was produced, were part of the USSR.

 
Soviet cosmonauts (1950s-60s)
Two baby-like figures (moulded in one piece) in space helmets, their vests with the USSR star on the neck. Mint condition, but manufacturing glaze irregularities around rims of feet. Value: £30-50 If you know anything more about this superb piece, please email me.

 

Lomonosov St. Petersburg, Russia, formerly USSR

 

 

Sailor cadets or "nahimovtsy" (1949)
You cannot be serious! Borderline gay figure of two sailor cadets embracing each other while reading a book. With the Red Star on their tunics. The one on the right carries a green book with LENIN in Russian on the cover. Hand-painted; sculpted by S.B. Velikhova. Good condition. No chips, cracks or crazing. Value: £80-120

Panda
With USSR backstamp. Mint condition; common. More recent versions lack the USSR stamp and are worth less. Dealers are aware of this, and you may find that the USSR stamp is fake (with red ink), and washes off. Value: £5-10