Soviet Union Flag
Historical FlagsThe flag of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics from 1922 until its dissolution in 1991.
Basic Flag Information
| Flag Name | Soviet Union Flag |
|---|---|
| Category | Historical Flags |
| Adopted On | August 19, 1955 |
| Flag Proportion | 1:2 |
| Flag Shape | Rectangle |
| Number of Colors | 2 |
| Main Colors | Red, Gold |
| Design Type | Red field with a gold hammer, sickle and star |
Flag Color Information
| Color | Appearance | HEX Code |
|---|---|---|
| Red | #CC0000 | |
| Gold | #FFD700 |
Flag Design and Symbols
| Red colour | Represents the communist revolution |
|---|---|
| Gold colour | Represents the hammer, sickle and star |
| Hammer and sickle | The alliance of industrial workers and peasants |
| Red star | The Communist Party leading the five continents to socialism |
Facts about the Flag of Soviet Union Flag
- The hammer and sickle became one of the most copied emblems of the twentieth century, appearing on dozens of state and party flags between 1922 and 1991.
- Almost all of them disappeared within a few years of 1989, making it one of the fastest reversals in flag history.
- The flag of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics from 1922 until its dissolution in 1991.
- The flag belongs to the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. It is used in Eurasia.
- It was founded on 30 December 1922.
- It is based in Moscow.
- It was lowered from the Kremlin for the last time on 25 December 1991.
- The flag was adopted in August 19, 1955.
- The design is 71 years old as of 2026.
- Construction: Red field with a gold hammer, sickle and star.
- It is normally drawn to a ratio of 1:2, which makes it rectangular.
- The flag uses 2 colours: red and gold.
- The red stands for the communist revolution.
- The gold stands for the hammer, sickle and star.
- Hammer and sickle: The alliance of industrial workers and peasants.
- Red star: The Communist Party leading the five continents to socialism.
- The hammer stood for industrial workers, the sickle for peasants and the star for the Communist Party leading them.
- It is filed here under Historical Flags, one of the categories of flag that belong to no country.
Frequently asked questions about the Soviet Union Flag
What is the Soviet Union Flag?
The flag of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics from 1922 until its dissolution in 1991.
Whose flag is the Soviet Union Flag?
It is the flag of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, used in Eurasia.
When was the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics founded?
The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was founded on 30 December 1922.
When was the Soviet Union Flag adopted?
The Soviet Union Flag was adopted in August 19, 1955.
What do the colours of the Soviet Union Flag mean?
Red for the communist revolution and gold for the hammer, sickle and star.
What do the symbols on the Soviet Union Flag mean?
Hammer and sickle — The alliance of industrial workers and peasants. Red star — The Communist Party leading the five continents to socialism.
Where is the Soviet Union Flag flown?
It was lowered from the Kremlin for the last time on 25 December 1991.
Where is it based and how large is it?
It is based in Moscow.
What are the proportions of the Soviet Union Flag?
It is normally drawn to a ratio of 1:2, which makes it rectangular.
What else is worth knowing about the Soviet Union Flag?
The hammer stood for industrial workers, the sickle for peasants and the star for the Communist Party leading them.
