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Soviet New Year Lights

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This visual research project explores Soviet-era New Year tree lights, which reflect the history, trends and shared traditions of New Year celebrations.

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The book is divided into five sections, covering the decades from the 1950s to the 1990s and offering a visual overview of how Soviet decorations evolved.

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Special dialogue pages are highlighted in green, drawing attention to information worth a closer read.

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An augmented reality spread features a box of tangled lights, brought down from the attic every year to decorate the New Year tree.

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Soviet New Year Lights
Project created at 28.03.2024
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