Soviet citizens eagerly awaited the vacation season in order to head to the seaside as soon as possible. While a beach vacation seemed unattainable for many during that time, there was a segment of the population that diligently saved money for these trips. As a result, every summer, Soviet beaches were filled with vacationers who aimed to make the most of their time off. Below, we've gathered 10 photographs depicting the distinctive attributes of vacationing on a Soviet beach.
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Joy and Carefreeness
Despite all the hardships, Soviet people knew how to go on vacation and relax splendidly, in a way that they would remember until the next trip. Beaches back then were filled with collective merriment, and everyone tried to spend those coveted days as carefree as possible. Young people and children often engaged in active games, while others swam and buried themselves in the sand, among many other activities. Those who wanted to travel abroad for vacations often discovered through their own experiences that the local alternatives were equally enjoyable.
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