The Soviet Union was the previous name for the country now know as Russia. It lasted from 1922 to 1991. The Soviet Union was a results of many political, ideological, and historical factors. It was a time of control, political tensions, and wars. It was also a time of the Space Race (the infamous Sputnik), the Cold War, and communism. Despite all of the political turmoil and war time tensions, every day citizens still had to go on and live their lives. These rare photographs offer us a unique view into the daily lives of the Soviet Union’s citizens. The citizens who went about their days, went to work, supported their families, and made time for fun in the midst of many worldwide events. Let’s take a look. Folks enjoying a night at a cocktail bar Grocery shoppers A glimpse into a classroom A woman with her dairy cows Women grocery shopping Children enjoying a day at the park A child looking into a toy store Individual tanning pods Children studying in school A man in uniform posing with a drink in hand A couple with their baby enjoying a nice day out Early public transportation A scene from the city A beautiful day outdoors Children hold onto each other as they cross the street A young couple Browsing in a bookstore Professional women on a stroll High rises and public gardens Children enjoy a swim in the public fountain Two women posing together A large public swimming area The city at night Tourists and citizens exploring the city A young child sitting in a large bowl Working women taking a break Fruit stands on the sidewalk A high rise building complex An early city bus making its route A woman working at a bakery Women looking at new fashions in a department store An aerial view of a city and its buildings Grocery store browsing A couple browsing some magazines Another view of a city scape 3 men posing together on a bench A man using an early computer A possible costume party? Folks strolling through the city in the evening A typical day in the grocery aisles An intense stare from a young womanThe post 50 Photos of Everyday Life in the Soviet Union first appeared on History Defined.