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Ussr Flag: Meaning and History

Embroidered flag patch — Ussr

History of the flag

Adopted in 1923, the flag of the USSR became the symbol of the Soviet Communist regime until its dissolution in 1991.

On May 1, 1945, it was hoisted over the Reichstag in Berlin, symbolizing the Soviet victory over Nazi Germany.

What do the elements of the flag mean?

  • Embodies the unity of the people in the regime and the spread of the communist ideal across continents.

  • The hammer represents the workers and the sickle the peasants.

  • Red is the traditional color of revolution and communism.

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