Soviet Life Magazine

The Soviet Life magazine was published in the United States from 1956-1991 as a part of a cultural exchange between the Soviet Union and the United States. The magazine focused on describing Soviet culture, science, and daily life to Americans. The U.S. published their own magazine called Amerika within the Soviet Union.

The History Lab has a collection of 43 Soviet Life magazines for students to peruse, with information about Soviet families and life in the Soviet Union during the Cold War.

USSR Illustrated

This monthly magazine was also published by the Soviet Union for the exchange with the United States. The magazine includes photo essays, political reports, and cultural information. History Lab has six copies for students to peruse.

USSR Bulletin

The USSR Bulletin ran from 1946 to 1952. The magazine features information about the Soviet Union’s reconstruction post-WWII and Soviet foreign policy towards American audiences. The History Lab has 26 issues of this magazine.