Hasek, J. The Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk during the World War (Pokhozhdeniya bravogo soldata Shveyka), 1956. In Russian.

Гашек, Ярослав. Похождения бравого солдата Швейка во время мировой войны. / Перевод с чешского. Иллюстрации Йозефа Лады.
Москва : Государственное издательство художественной литературы (Гослитиздат), 1956.
752 с. : ил. Твердый издательский переплет, увеличенный формат.
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Hasek, Jaroslav. The Adventures of the Good Soldier Švejk during the World War (Pokhozhdeniya bravogo soldata Shveyka). / Translated from the Czech. Illustrations by Josef Lada.
Moscow : State Publishing House of Fiction (Goslitizdat), 1956.
752 pp. : ill. Hardcover, enlarged format. In Russian.

This 1956 edition of Jaroslav Hašek's satirical masterpiece is widely regarded by Russian bibliophiles as one of the most iconic versions of the text ever published in the Soviet Union. Released during the "Thaw" period by Goslitizdat, the book features the definitive translation that captured Hašek's unique blend of dark humor, folk wisdom, and anti-war sentiment, making Švejk a beloved figure across the Eastern Bloc.
The standout feature of this edition is the inclusion of the legendary illustrations by Josef Lada. Lada was a close friend of Hašek, and his distinctive, thick-lined drawings have become inseparable from the character of Švejk. These illustrations perfectly complement the novel’s "idiotic" heroism and biting critique of the Austro-Hungarian military machine, defining the visual identity of the "Good Soldier" for generations of readers.
The 1956 volume is a substantial, enlarged format production. Its durable hardcover and 752 pages of high-quality typography reflect the immense popularity of the work in the USSR, where it was treated not just as a comedic novel, but as a profound social commentary on the absurdity of bureaucracy and the resilience of the "common man."
For collectors of classic world literature, admirers of 20th-century book graphics, and Hašek enthusiasts, this mid-century edition is a foundational piece. It captures the spirit of Central European satire through the eyes of its two greatest creators, Hašek and Lada, preserved in a classic Soviet academic-literary format.