Original Soviet photograph dating approximately to the 1930s, showing a children's theater group during a rehearsal at the Artem Club (Клуб Артем).

The photograph captures a large group of children performing synchronized movements inside a club or rehearsal hall. The children stand in formation with their arms raised above their heads, apparently practicing a choreographed theatrical, dance or physical movement.

A period handwritten caption beneath the photograph reads:

“Детский театр при клубе Артем. ‘Репетиция’.”

Translation:

“Children's Theater at the Artem Club. ‘Rehearsal’.”

The photograph provides an interesting documentary glimpse into Soviet children's cultural and theatrical activities during the 1930s, when workers' clubs and cultural institutions organized theater, music, dance and other activities for children.

The photograph itself measures 80 × 109 mm (3.15 × 4.29 in) and is mounted on its original decorative cardboard mount measuring 158 × 190 mm (6.22 × 7.48 in).

The exact city has not been identified, and no specific location is attributed in this listing.

An interesting original period photograph for collectors of Soviet social history, children's theater, performing arts, Soviet education and 1930s photography.

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