Emblem of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

Coat of arms of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic

The Emblem of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (RSFSR) was adopted on 10 July 1918 by the government of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic. The emblem was used until 21 April 1992, when it was replaced by the current Coat of arms of Russia.

Design[edit | edit source]

The emblem of the RSFSR was inspired by the hammer and sickle symbol, which represented the unity of the working class and the peasantry. The emblem featured a golden sickle and hammer crossed over a red star, with a rising sun in the background. The emblem was surrounded by a wreath of wheat and other crops, symbolizing the agricultural wealth of the republic.

The banner below the emblem bore the inscription "РСФСР" (RSFSR) in Cyrillic script. The full name of the republic, "Российская Советская Федеративная Социалистическая Республика" (Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic), was inscribed in smaller text around the emblem.

Symbolism[edit | edit source]

The elements of the emblem were rich in symbolism:

The hammer and sickle represented the unity of the industrial workers and peasants.
The red star symbolized the Communist Party and its role in leading the state.
The rising sun signified the dawn of a new era for the Soviet Union.
The wreath of wheat and other crops highlighted the importance of agriculture to the RSFSR.

Historical Context[edit | edit source]

The emblem was created during the early years of the Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic, following the October Revolution of 1917. It was part of a broader effort to establish new symbols that reflected the ideals of the Bolshevik government and the Soviet state.

The design of the emblem underwent several modifications over the years, but the core elements remained consistent. The emblem was used on official documents, government buildings, and other state-related materials.

Replacement[edit | edit source]

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the RSFSR was renamed the Russian Federation. The emblem of the RSFSR was replaced by the current Coat of arms of Russia on 21 April 1992. The new coat of arms marked a return to pre-Soviet symbols, featuring the double-headed eagle.