The State Flag of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, also simply known as the Soviet flag or the Red Banner, [1] is a red flag with two communist symbols displayed in the canton: a gold hammer …

flag of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics national flag consisting of a red field with a crossed gold hammer and sickle in the upper hoist corner and beneath a gold-bordered red star.

Officially, the red color of the flag was to represent the heroic struggle of the Soviet people, led by the Communist Party, for the construction of socialism and communism. In 1922, the red...

In this Historyplex article, we shall look at some interesting facts, such as its history, and the meaning and significance behind the symbols of the flag of the Soviet Union.

Apr 20, 2024 · The Soviet national flag, as most soviet flags, used a medium, bright shade of red. Soviet flag laws clearly distinguish between this shade of red, or scarlet (alyĭ | алый), and a darker shade …

Oct 2, 2022 · The national flag of the USSR is a rectangular red cloth, the upper corner of which (at the staff) shows a golden hammer and sickle, and above them a five-pointed star framed in a golden …

The flag's design and symbolism are derived from several sources, but emerged during the Russian Revolution. The flag is also an international symbol of the communist movement as a whole. The …