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1 day ago · Soviet Union (Union of Soviet Socialist Republics; U.S.S.R.), former northern Eurasian empire (1917/22–1991) stretching from the Baltic and Black seas to the Pacific Ocean and, in its final years, consisting of 15 Soviet Socialist Republics.
1 day ago · Each republic had its own unique set of state symbols: a flag, a coat of arms, and, with the exception of Russia until 1990, an anthem. Every republic of the Soviet Union also was awarded with the Order of Lenin.
3 days ago · The 15 post-Soviet states are divided in their participation to the regional blocs: Belarus , Russia and Ukraine founded the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) in December 1991. It was conceived as a successor organization to the USSR , and in December 1993 it included 12 of the 15 former Soviet republics (except the three Baltic states ...
2 days ago · Following the failed August Coup in Moscow on 19–21 August 1991, the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine declared independence on 24 August 1991, which renamed the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic to Ukraine. The result of the 1991 independence referendum held on 1 December 1991 proved to be a surprise.
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May 9, 2024 · Thu, May 9, 2024, 7:35 AM PDT · 3 min read. Russian troops. Russian invasion forces have entered the village of Umanske, located west of Avdiivka, and reportedly planted a USSR flag there, said...
6 days ago · three equal horizontal bands of white (top), blue, and red note: the Russian flag was created when Russia built its first naval vessels, and was used mostly as a naval ensign until the nineteenth century; the colors may have been based on those of the Dutch flag; despite many popular interpretations, there is no official meaning assigned to the ...
May 2, 2024 · The first Soviet flag that was raised over the Reichstag was removed by a Soviet soldier a few hours after it was raised, as it was considered too small for such a symbolic moment. The soldier then went back up to the roof and raised a larger flag, which was captured in the iconic photograph.
