In use: 1955 – 1991
Soviet Union
USSR
History
The Soviet flag with hammer, sickle, and star was officially adopted in 1923 and lasted until the dissolution of the USSR on December 25, 1991. It became one of the most recognised flags of the 20th century, inspiring the design of many socialist nations.
Colors
Red, Yellow
Red represents the blood of workers and the communist revolution; gold/yellow represents the prosperous communist future.
Symbols
Hammer and sickle, red star
The hammer represents industrial workers; the sickle represents agricultural workers; together they symbolise the worker-peasant alliance. The red star represents the Communist Party.
