All world records should be ours. (V. Gorkov) Soviet Posters (1917-1941)

This is a Soviet propaganda poster from 1935, titled All world records must be ours. It features a muscular female athlete in the foreground, her head tilted back and looking upwards with a determined expression. She is wearing a white athletic outfit with a red star on her chest and a red trim. A banner runs across her torso, bearing the slogan in red letters: All world records must be ours.
Behind her, a group of male athletes are running, also in athletic attire, suggesting a sporting event. In the sky above, several parachutes are visible, with figures descending, symbolizing achievement, progress, or perhaps even Soviet technological prowess in aviation. The overall color palette is dominated by warm tones of red and orange against a muted blue background, creating a sense of energy and dynamism.
The subtext of the poster is a powerful call to national pride and athletic supremacy. It champions the idea that the Soviet Union, through the collective efforts of its citizens, especially its athletes, aims to be the best in the world. The image of the strong female athlete represents the ideal Soviet woman – physically fit, dedicated, and contributing to the glory of the nation. The parachutes can be interpreted as a metaphor for reaching new heights and conquering new territories, both literally and figuratively, in various fields, including sports. The poster implicitly suggests that sports and physical culture are integral to building a strong and successful Soviet society.