Flag of the Soviet Union facts for kids
| Names | The Soviet flag, The Hammer and Sickle; The Red and Gold; The Red Banner |
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| Use | State flag, civil and state ensign   |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Adopted | 12 November 1923 (original version) 15 August 1980 (last version used) |
| Relinquished | December 1991 |
| Design | A plain red flag with a golden hammer and sickle and a gold-bordered red star in its upper canton. |
The flag of the Soviet Union was a very famous symbol. It was first officially used in December 1922. This flag was based on the red flag of the Communist Party, which was the main political group in the USSR.
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History of the Soviet Flag
How the Flag Started
On December 30, 1922, leaders met to create the USSR. They signed an important agreement. This agreement said that the new country would have its own flag. It would also have a coat of arms and a special state seal.
Early Designs
On July 6, 1923, a decision was made about the flag's design. It was supposed to be a red cloth. In the middle, it would have the state coat of arms of the Soviet Union. This flag had a very unusual shape, being much wider than it was tall (1:4 proportion). However, this specific design was not used very much. It was only official for about four months.
The Famous Design
Later that year, on November 12, 1923, the flag was changed. This new design became the well-known version. The flag's shape was made more common, with a 1:2 proportion. The coat of arms in the center was replaced. Instead, it showed a gold hammer and sickle. Above these tools, there was a red five-pointed star. This star had a gold border around it.
Lasting Changes
In 1955, small changes were made to the flag. The exact shape of the hammer and sickle was updated. Also, the shade of red used for the flag was adjusted. This final design remained the national flag for many years. It was used until the Soviet Union broke apart in December 1991.
Images for kids
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Official construction sheet for the State Flag of the USSR (1955–1991)
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The iconic photograph Raising a Flag over the Reichstag
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The Soviet flag along with an assortment of Russian and Soviet military flags
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The State Flag of the USSR flown atop the Belarusian Great Patriotic War Museum
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The State Flag of the USSR (pictured in the foreground) leading the parade with flags of all 15 Soviet republics following from behind during a Victory Day parade in 1984
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One of the last Soviet flags flown on the Kremlin, displayed at the Checkpoint Charlie Museum in Berlin
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See also
In Spanish: Bandera de la Unión Soviética para niños
