Emblem of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic

Emblem of the Armenian SSR

== Emblem of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic ==

The Emblem of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic was the official state emblem of the Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic (Armenian SSR), a constituent republic of the Soviet Union. The emblem was adopted in 1937 and was used until the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991.

Design

The emblem features a number of elements that symbolize the Armenian SSR and its socialist ideology. At the center of the emblem is a depiction of Mount Ararat, a national symbol of Armenia, with its two peaks, Masis and Sis. Below the mountain, there is a rising sun, symbolizing the future of the Armenian people.

Surrounding the central image are wheat ears and grape vines, representing the agricultural richness of the republic. The emblem also includes a hammer and sickle, the universal symbol of the Soviet Union and communism, placed above the mountain. A red star is positioned at the top of the emblem, symbolizing the victory of socialism and the unity of the Soviet peoples.

The emblem is encircled by a red ribbon with the motto "Proletarians of all countries, unite!" written in both Armenian and Russian. The Armenian text reads "Բոլոր երկրների պրոլետարներ, միացե՛ք!" and the Russian text reads "Пролетарии всех стран, соединяйтесь!".

Historical Context

The emblem was introduced as part of the broader Soviet policy of creating distinct symbols for each of its constituent republics while maintaining a unified Soviet identity. The design reflects the importance of agriculture in the Armenian SSR and the central role of Mount Ararat in Armenian culture and identity.

Changes and Legacy

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Armenian SSR was succeeded by the Republic of Armenia, which adopted a new national emblem. The new emblem of Armenia retains some elements from the Soviet era, such as Mount Ararat, but incorporates more traditional Armenian symbols and motifs.

The emblem of the Armenian SSR remains a significant historical symbol and is often studied in the context of Soviet heraldry and Armenian history.

See Also

• Armenian Soviet Socialist Republic
• Emblem of Armenia
• Mount Ararat
• Soviet Union
• Hammer and sickle
• Communism