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Offered here is an original Soviet-era Trudovaya Knizhka (Labor Book) issued in the USSR.
This example is filled out and named, adding significant historical interest.
Details:
- Issued: January 20, 1939
- Name: Sergey Dmitrievich Orlov (Орлов Сергей Дмитриевич)
- Born: 1890
- Profession: Miller (grain/flour worker)
- Language: Russian (Cyrillic)
- Original Soviet coat of arms on cover
Contents:
- Multiple handwritten entries documenting employment history
- Includes pre-war and early WWII-era entries (notably 1940–1941)
- References work in a mill (food production sector)—a critical wartime industry
- Official stamps and administrative order references (e.g., “Order No. 58”)
Historical Context:
Labor books were mandatory employment records in the Soviet Union, tracking a worker’s entire career and used for pensions and official status. This example spans the late Stalin period and the beginning of World War II, offering a tangible connection to everyday Soviet life during a pivotal historical moment.
Condition:
- Complete and intact
- Age-appropriate wear, toning, and handling marks
- Handwriting and stamps remain legible
- Please review photos for condition details
A great piece of Soviet social history, ideal for collectors of WWII-era material, USSR documents, or historical ephemera.
Ships securely packaged.
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