#历史#
In the 50s of the 20th century, each union republic designed its own flag based on the Soviet flag.
The last edition of the Soviet flag
On December 25, 1991, with the landing of the red flag, the once unbreakable Union of Soviet Socialist Republics was dissolved.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, the 15 independent countries abandoned their original flags and adopted their new flags. Lithuania and Ukraine went a step further and banned the Soviet-era flag.
Russia
The flag of the Russian SSR during the period, the blue part symbolizes the Arctic Ocean.
After independence, the flag of Russia, white, blue and red are the traditional colors of the Slavic peoples, white symbolizes the white snow of the cold zone, blue symbolizes rich resources, and red symbolizes long history.
Ukraine
The national flag of the Ukrainian SSR, blue is the traditional color of Ukraine, and also symbolizes the Ukrainian national leader Khmelnitsky.
The flag of Ukraine after independence, blue-yellow elements date back to the Kingdom of Galicia in the 13th century, blue symbolizes sky and sea, yellow symbolizes vast wheat fields.
Belarus
The flag of the Belarusian SSR, green symbolizes forests and farmland, with traditional local embroidery on the left.
After independence, the flag of Belarus, which used the white-red striped flag, was launched in 1995, which is not much changed from the Soviet period, except that the sickle and hammer pattern has been removed.
Moldova
The flag of the Moldavian SSR period, green symbolizes farmland and also symbolizes Transnistria.
After independence, the flag of Moldova, blue symbolizes the sky, yellow symbolizes abundant resources, red symbolizes bravery, three colors are taken from the Romanian flag, and the two countries are also the same nation. In the center is the coat of arms of Moldova, a white stork, the national bird holding a cross, an olive branch and a scepter.
Estonia
The flag of the Estonian Soviet Socialist Republic, blue and white ripples symbolize the Baltic Sea.
The flag of Estonia after independence, blue symbolizes freedom, black symbolizes land, and white symbolizes purity.
Latvia
The flag of the Latvian Soviet Socialist Republic, blue and white ripples also symbolize the Baltic Sea.
The flag of Latvia after independence, crimson symbolizes blood shed for freedom, white symbolizes peace.
Lithuania
The flag of the Lithuanian SSR period, green symbolizes nature, white symbolizes purity.
After independence, the flag of Lithuania, yellow symbolizes the land, green symbolizes the field, and red symbolizes the blood of the ancestors.
Georgia
The flag of the Georgian Soviet Socialist Republic is the most altered, with radiant lines symbolizing the light of communism.
The flag of Georgia after independence, the white and red St. George flag dates back to the 5th century in Georgia and is also a symbol of the era of the mighty Queen Tamara, surrounded by four Jerusalem crosses.
Armenia
Flag of the Armenian SSR with blue stripes symbolizing Lake Sevan.
The flag of Armenia after independence, red symbolizes national independence, blue symbolizes the sky, orange symbolizes industrious people.
Azerbaijan
Flag of the Azerbaijan SSR period, blue symbolizes hope.
The flag of Azerbaijan after independence, blue is the local traditional color, red symbolizes life, green symbolizes Islam, the country's main religion, and the eight-pointed star symbolizes the eight main ethnic groups of Azerbaijan.
Kazakhstan
The flag of the Kazakh SSR period, blue is the traditional color of Kazakhstan, symbolizing peace and tranquility, as well as the Caspian Sea.
The flag of Kazakhstan after independence, blue symbolizes a bright future, gold symbolizes light, an eagle symbolizes bravery, and a local traditional decorative pattern on the left.
Turkmenistan
The flag of the Turkmen SSR with blue stripes symbolizing the Amu Darya River and the Caspian Sea, respectively.
After independence, the flag of Turkmenistan, green is the local traditional color, five stars and a carpet of five patterns symbolize the five regions of the country, and the star and moon are also symbols of Islam.
Kyrgyzstan
The national flag of the Kyrgyz SSR period, blue symbolizes the sky, white symbolizes purity.
After independence, the flag of Kyrgyzstan, red is a local traditional pattern, and the sun emitting 40 rays symbolizes unity, and also symbolizes the unity of the 40 tribes of the country's ancient hero Manas.
Tajikistan
The national flag of the Tajik SSR period, green symbolizes land and white symbolizes purity and local cotton cultivation.
The flag of Tajikistan after independence, red symbolizes national unity, white symbolizes purity, and green symbolizes nature and Islam. The crown corresponds to the meaning of the Tajvar word in Tajik, and the seven stars symbolize that in the local culture, heaven consists of seven beautiful orchards, and 7 is also an auspicious number in the country.
Uzbekistan
The national flag of the Uzbek SSR period, the narrow white stripe symbolizes the Amu Darya River and the Aral Sea, also symbolizes cotton cultivation, and blue symbolizes truth.
After independence, the flag of Uzbekistan, blue is the local traditional color, green symbolizes nature and Islam, and red symbolizes the vitality of the country. The 12 stars symbolize the 12 months of the year, and the star and moon are also symbols of Islam.