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Ussr (1922) Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Ussr (1922)

The hammer and sickle represent the working class and peasantry.

The star embodies the unity of all social classes. In the center, the globe symbolizes communist internationalism.

History of the flag

The first flag of the USSR was adopted in 1922 following the Bolshevik Revolution.

Predominantly red, this flag is the universal symbol of the labor movement and class struggle.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • The color of communism and the blood shed by workers.

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