Emblem of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Emblem of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic |
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| Armiger | Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic |
| Adopted | 1937 |
| Motto | Պրոլետարներ բոլոր երկրների, միացե'ք (Armenian) Пролетарии всех стран, соединяйтесь! (Russian) "Workers of the world, unite!" |
| Earlier version(s) | .svg) |
The emblem of the Armenian SSR was like a special picture or symbol for the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic. It was designed by a famous Armenian painter named Martiros Saryan. The government officially adopted this emblem in 1937.
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What the Emblem Shows
This emblem has many important symbols. Right in the middle, you can see Mount Ararat. This mountain is a very important national symbol for Armenia.
Below Mount Ararat, there are white grapes. These grapes remind people of an old story from the Bible. It says that Noah planted the first vineyard after his ark landed on Mount Ararat. This symbolizes new beginnings for people.
Around the grapes, you can see wheat. Wheat stands for the land and all the natural resources of Armenia.
Above Mount Ararat, there's a hammer and sickle. This was a common symbol for workers and farmers in Soviet times. Behind it, you can see a red star. This star often represented the communist party and its goals.
On the outside edge of the emblem, it says "Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic" in Armenian. In the very center of the outer edge, there's a famous saying: "Workers of the world, unite!" This motto is written in both Armenian and Russian.
Interestingly, when this emblem was created, Turkey had some concerns. Mount Ararat is actually in Turkey. But the Soviet government joked back, saying that if Turkey's symbol was the crescent, it didn't mean they claimed the moon!
This emblem was used until 1992. Then, Armenia got its current coat of arms, which still has some parts that look similar to the old Soviet one.
How the Emblem Changed Over Time
The emblem of the Armenian SSR changed a few times throughout its history.
Early Designs (1922-1927)
The very first version of the emblem was approved in 1922. It showed Mount Ararat with the sun rising behind it. There was also a sickle and hammer, along with grapes, wheat, and olive branches. The words "The Socialist Soviet Republic of Armenia" and "Proletarians of all countries, unite!" were written around it in Armenian.
Martiros Saryan, who designed the main emblem, also helped create this early version. You could even see this emblem on Armenian banknotes from 1922.
In 1926, the description of the emblem was updated. It still featured Mount Ararat, the hammer and sickle, grapes, and wheat. The motto "Workers of all countries, unite!" remained.
Changes in Name and Design (1927-1940)
In 1927, the official name of the republic changed slightly. It became the "Armenian Socialist Soviet Republic." This change was reflected in the emblem's text.
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A big change happened in 1937 with a new Constitution. The emblem was updated again. This is the version you see in the infobox. The olive branches were replaced with more wheat. The rising sun and its rays were removed. A five-pointed star was added above the hammer and sickle. The motto "Workers of all countries, unite!" was now written in both Armenian and Russian.
Later Adjustments (1940-1977)
In 1940, there was a small change to how the word "countries" was translated in the Armenian motto. The design was updated to match this new translation. Also, some Armenian words for "Soviet" and "republic" on the emblem were changed to a newer version.
Later, in 1966, the word "Republic" went back to its older Armenian translation. So, the emblem's text changed again to reflect this.
The Constitution of the Armenian SSR in 1977 described the emblem. It confirmed the image of Mount Ararat, the sickle and hammer with the five-pointed star, and the grapes and wheat. It also specified that the rays around the star were sunny rays. The motto "Proletarians of all countries, unite!" remained on a red background.
See also
In Spanish: Escudo de la República Socialista Soviética de Armenia para niños
