Soviet Krokodil Satire Magazine Issue #1

This is issue #1 of Krokodil (Крокодил), the Soviet Union's legendary satirical magazine. The front cover features a delightful cartoon of a girl among penguins with the caption about summer and children. The back page shows "International Review" with political cartoons satirizing Egyptian construction, a restaurant, and international politics.

Krokodil was published from 1922 to 1991 and reached a circulation of 6.5 million at its peak. The magazine balanced lighthearted humor about everyday Soviet life with biting political satire targeting both domestic bureaucracy and foreign adversaries. This issue showcases both sides of that approach.

Good vintage condition. Pages show age-appropriate yellowing. Light edge wear and minor creasing. All pages intact with clear illustrations. Typical aging for Soviet-era paper stock.