…I’m sorry, what do you think this metal base with a handle is for?

sovietpostcards : kropotkindersurprise : sovietpostcards : Caretaker of a railroad crossing in the Siberian taiga (1960). The writing under Lenin's portrait reads "Peace to the world", a typical Soviet slogan. ooooo thanks! this just helped me figure out what the text on the beautiful soviet podstakannik some friends got me for my birthday a few days ago means: Миру — мир! What a beauty! Made at…