Four panels depict pivotal moments in 20th-century history, likely the Cold War. The top left shows a soldier, possibly Soviet, using skis to traverse a snowy landscape, perhaps during wartime. The top right shows another soldier, possibly Soviet, observing a sunrise over a snowy landscape. The bottom left shows a figure, possibly a Soviet worker, observing a large industrial structure, possibly a missile silo. The bottom right shows a figure, possibly a Soviet observer, watching a rocket launch. The imagery suggests a focus on the military and technological advancements of the era.