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Flag of the Soviet Union "Знамя Советского Союза"

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The flag of the Soviet Union, also known as the Soviet flag, underwent several changes throughout the history of the Soviet Union. Design and symbolism:

1. Original Design (1922-1955):
- The first official flag of the Soviet Union was adopted in 1922.
- It featured a red field with a golden hammer and sickle in the upper hoist corner, with a gold-bordered red star above them.
- The hammer represented the industrial workers, and the sickle represented the agricultural workers.
- The red color symbolized the revolution and the blood shed by workers in their struggle against capitalism.
- The star represented the unity of the Soviet peoples.

2. Changes and Variations:
- Over the years, there were slight modifications to the flag's design, including adjustments in the size and positioning of the hammer and sickle, as well as the star.
- In 1923, a minor change was made to the hammer and sickle's orientation.
- From 1936 onwards, the hammer and sickle were often depicted in gold with a red border, while the star was simplified.

3. Post-1955 Design:
- In 1955, the design of the Soviet flag was simplified. The hammer and sickle were no longer gold but were now depicted in solid red on a plain red field.
- The red star remained above the hammer and sickle but was simplified in shape.
- This design remained in use until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

4. [b[Symbolism:[/b]
- The flag symbolized the ideals of communism, industrialization, and unity among the diverse peoples of the Soviet Union.
- Red was chosen as the dominant color due to its association with socialism and the working class movement.

5. Legacy:
- The Soviet flag remains a significant symbol of the Soviet era and is sometimes used by various communist and socialist organizations and movements around the world.
- After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, former Soviet republics adopted new flags to reflect their independence and new national identities.

Overall, the Soviet flag represented the ideology, aspirations, and unity of the Soviet Union during its existence from 1922 to 1991.

Soviet Union National Anthem:
(ENG)
Unbreakable union of free republics,
Great Russia has welded forever to stand.
Long live the created by the will of the peoples,
The united, mighty Soviet Union!

Glory to our free Homeland,
The stronghold of the friendship of peoples!
Soviet banner, the banner of the people,
May it lead from victory to victory!

Through storms the sun of freedom shone to us,
And the great Lenin illuminated our path.
He raised peoples to the right cause,
He inspired us to labor and to heroic deeds!

Glory to our free Homeland,
The happiness of the peoples, a reliable stronghold!
Soviet banner, the banner of the people,
May it lead from victory to victory!

We grew our army in battles,
We will sweep away the vile invaders from our road!
In battles we decide the fate of generations,
We will lead our Motherland to glory!

Glory to our free Homeland,
The glory of the peoples, a reliable stronghold!
Soviet banner, the banner of the people,
May it lead from victory to victory!

(RUS)
Союз нерушимый республик свободных
Сплотила навеки Великая Русь!
Да здравствует созданный волей народов
Единый, могучий Советский Союз!

Славься, Отечество наше свободное,
Дружбы, народов надёжный оплот!
Знамя Советское, знамя народное
Пусть от победы к победе ведёт!

Сквозь грозы сияло нам солнце свободы,
И Ленин великий нам путь озарил.
На правое дело он поднял народы,
На труд и на подвиги нас вдохновил!

Славься, Отечество наше свободное,
Счастья народов надёжный оплот!
Знамя Советское, знамя народное
Пусть от победы к победе ведёт!

Мы армию нашу растили в сраженьях,
Захватчиков подлых с дороги сметём!
Мы в битвах решаем судьбу поколений,
Мы к славе Отчизну свою поведём!

Славься, Отечество наше свободное,
Славы народов надёжный оплот!
Знамя Советское, знамя народное
Пусть от победы к победе ведёт!

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