{"product_id":"venekeelne-lasteraamat","title":"Kartinki Soviet Estonian Russian Primer 1980 – Valgus Tallinn, Children's Book","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; color:#222; line-height:1.6; font-size:15px;\"\u003e\n\n  \u003ch2 style=\"font-size:22px; margin-bottom:10px;\"\u003e\n    1980 Soviet Estonian Russian Language Primer – Original School Copy\n  \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    An authentic \u003cstrong\u003eSoviet-era school textbook from the Estonian SSR\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    published in Tallinn by \u003cstrong\u003eValgus in 1980\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Titled \u003cstrong\u003e“Картинки” (Kartinki)\u003c\/strong\u003e, this was a Russian-language textbook\n    designed for first-grade pupils. The book was officially approved by the\n    \u003cstrong\u003eMinistry of Education of the Estonian SSR\u003c\/strong\u003e and was used in the Soviet\n    school system to introduce young Estonian pupils to the Russian language.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The book is richly illustrated with colorful scenes of children, families, school,\n    holidays, animals and everyday domestic life. These images make it an interesting\n    visual document of how childhood and daily life were presented in Soviet educational material.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; margin-top:22px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    Historical Interest\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Beyond its function as a language primer, this book is a genuine piece of\n    \u003cstrong\u003eSoviet educational history and Cold War-era ephemera\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n    It reflects the official school environment of the Estonian SSR, where Russian language\n    education formed an important part of the state curriculum.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    While many of the illustrated pages focus on ordinary childhood and family scenes,\n    the book belongs to the wider context of Soviet state-approved education and is\n    particularly interesting to collectors of \u003cstrong\u003eUSSR schoolbooks, Soviet propaganda,\n    Baltic history and educational ephemera\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; margin-top:22px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    Book Details\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul style=\"padding-left:20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Картинки \/ Kartinki\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e Russian language textbook for Grade 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAuthors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Natalia Pentre \u0026amp; Vaike Rump\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e S. Väljal\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Valgus\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tallinn\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1980\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estonian SSR, USSR\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Primarily Russian\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; margin-top:22px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    School Provenance\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    This is not an unused collector copy — it is an authentic former schoolbook.\n    The ownership page contains a \u003cstrong\u003eKehtna Secondary School library stamp\u003c\/strong\u003e,\n    student names, school years and condition grades.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    These marks are part of the object’s history and add genuine period character,\n    showing that the book was actually used in an Estonian Soviet school.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; margin-top:22px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    Condition\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Fair vintage condition with substantial signs of school use.\n    The covers show edge and corner wear, rubbing and scuffing.\n    The pages have age toning, spotting, handling marks and occasional staining.\n    The ownership page contains handwritten student information and a school library stamp.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The binding remains intact and the colorful illustrations are still vivid.\n    Please examine all photos carefully for the exact condition.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; margin-top:22px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    Collecting Interest\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    A strong addition to a collection of Soviet educational material, USSR propaganda\n    and ephemera, Estonian SSR history, Cold War memorabilia, vintage schoolbooks\n    or illustrated children’s books.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"font-size:18px; margin-top:22px; margin-bottom:8px;\"\u003e\n    Combined \u0026amp; Safe Shipping\n  \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    I’m happy to combine shipping when you purchase multiple items whenever possible.\n    Books are packed carefully and securely to help ensure safe delivery.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-top:24px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eAdd this authentic piece of Soviet Estonian school history to your collection today.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp style=\"font-size:13px; color:#666; margin-top:18px;\"\u003e\n    Thank you for visiting \u003cstrong\u003eVintageToMemo\u003c\/strong\u003e.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Valgus","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54917887525210,"sku":"E24-ebay-kartinki","price":29.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1016\/9083\/5290\/files\/IMG_8669.jpg?v=1791321802","url":"https:\/\/www.vintagetomemo.com\/products\/venekeelne-lasteraamat","provider":"VintageToMemo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}