The Winter War Era
Civilian Life
(1938-1940)

 

No discussion about a nations military can be complete without showing the civilian life of the time. This is because no military exists in a vacuum, it is a product of its times. This section will try to give the reader a glimpse of what life was like during the hard years before the Great Patriotic War. It will feature pictures, history, stories, and other facets of Soviet civilian life during the period between 1938 and 1940. Currently we only a very few things have to show here, but more will be added as time permits.

Soviet 5 Ruble Note

All of the banknotes of this period featured martial themes.

In this 5 ruble note there is a depiction of a Soviet pilot and his aircraft.

 

Soviet 3 Ruble Note

Another in the series of notes depicting the Soviet military, this 3 Ruble note features the infantry men of the Red Army.

Soviet 1 Ruble Note

Here is another banknote of the period.  It shows a man carrying a machine gun over his shoulder.

 

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