Emblem of the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic

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Emblem of the Karelo-Finnish SSR

The Emblem of the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic was the official state emblem of the Karelo-Finnish Soviet Socialist Republic (KFSSR), a constituent republic of the Soviet Union from 1940 to 1956.

Design[edit | edit source]

The emblem was designed in accordance with the principles of socialist heraldry. It featured a red shield with a golden hammer and sickle in the center, symbolizing the unity of the workers and peasants. Above the hammer and sickle was a red star, representing the victory of communism and the global socialist community.

The shield was surrounded by a wreath of wheat and spruce branches, tied with a red ribbon. The ribbon bore the motto of the Soviet Union, "Proletarians of all countries, unite!" in both Russian and Finnish. The name of the republic was inscribed in Russian as "Карело-Финская ССР" and in Finnish as "Karjalais-Suomalainen SNT".

Symbolism[edit | edit source]

The elements of the emblem were rich in symbolism:

  • The hammer and sickle represented the unity and cooperation of the industrial and agricultural workers.
  • The red star symbolized the guiding light of communism.
  • The wheat and spruce branches highlighted the natural resources and agricultural wealth of the republic.
  • The red ribbon with the Soviet motto emphasized the international solidarity of the working class.

Historical Context[edit | edit source]

The Karelo-Finnish SSR was established on March 31, 1940, following the Winter War between the Soviet Union and Finland. It was the only Soviet republic that was not predominantly Slavic. The emblem was used until the republic was downgraded to the status of an Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic within the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) on July 16, 1956.

Legacy[edit | edit source]

After the dissolution of the Karelo-Finnish SSR, the emblem ceased to be used. The region is now part of the Republic of Karelia within the Russian Federation. The emblem remains a historical symbol of the brief period when Karelia had the status of a full Soviet republic.

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