Pushkin, A.S. Poltava. The Bronze Horseman (Poltava. Mednyi vsadnik), 1949. In Russian

Пушкин, Александр Сергеевич. Полтава. Медный всадник / Рисунки М. Родионова.
Москва; Ленинград: Детгиз, 1949.
57, [3] с., иллюстрации; 28×22 см. Издательский картонажный переплёт с тиснением по верхней переплётной крышке.
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Pushkin, Alexander. Poltava. The Bronze Horseman / Illustrations by M. Rodionov.
Moscow; Leningrad: Detgiz, 1949.
57, [3] pp., illustrations; 28×22 cm. Publisher’s hardcover binding with embossing on the upper cover.

This elegant 1949 edition brings together two of Alexander Pushkin’s most celebrated narrative poems, "Poltava" and "The Bronze Horseman," both of which explore the towering historical figure of Peter the Great and the destiny of the Russian Empire. Released by Detgiz (State Children's Publishing House), this volume was part of the massive literary tribute to Pushkin on the 150th anniversary of his birth. The book is distinguished by the evocative illustrations of Mikhail Rodionov (1885–1956), a prominent Soviet graphic artist and painter known for his mastery of lithography and his ability to capture the psychological depth of classical Russian literature. His realistic yet atmospheric drawings perfectly complement Pushkin’s verse, making this large-format edition a fine example of post-war Soviet book design. It remains a desirable piece for collectors of illustrated classics and those interested in the history of Russian graphic arts.