How to Collect Soviet Memorabilia

Since the 1991 fall of Communism, Russia, now officially known as the Russian Federation, has been left with many legacy items and other material from the Soviet era. Although some Russian citizens yearn for yesteryear, with Soviet communism doubtfully returning anytime soon, history buffs and memorabilia hobbyists are collecting many of these legacy items. Start a distinctive assemblage of your own and collect Soviet memorabilia.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Find all kinds of Soviet memorabilia to collect by traveling to the Russian Federation. Check out "Globe Trekker" for a PBS video about where to go in Russia to buy communist regime items. Purchase the video or view it for free from your local library or on the Globe Trekker TV show about travels in Russia.
2. Order Soviet memorabilia online from websites, such as "Soviet-Medals-Orders.com" or "Soviet-Uniform" if you aren't planning a trip to Russia. Collect Soviet Memorabilia like hats, uniforms, pins, medals, patches, gas masks and flags.
3. Trade or buy Soviet collectibles on eBay or via Collectors.org. Look under "USSR Pins and Jewelry."
4. Hold on to your Soviet memorabilia collection and wait for its value to grow. Watch things change quickly in a fast-paced global economy.