1980s Soviet pin of Muha-Tsokotuha (Муха-Цокотуха), a children's fairy tale in verse by Korney Chukovsky and the main heroine of this tale
The early edition was banned in the Soviet Union because of censorship in the phrase "And horned beetles are rich peasants". The Commission of the State Scientific Council saw "sympathy for the kulak elements of the village", for which kulak refers to a Soviet rule for wealthy peasants
Read the full text of poem HERE
Watch the cartoon HERE
VINTAGE CONDITION
excellent
excellent
MATERIAL
metal, enamel
MEASUREMENT
2.8 x 2.8 cm
items may come with minor flaws due to pre-loved wear. we are advocates of buying used and hope you can appreciate this unique piece and its character. items are pre-cleaned if needed and any major flaws will try to be noted.