Emblem of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic

Emblem of the Turkmen SSR

== Emblem of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic ==

The Emblem of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic was the official state emblem of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic (Turkmen 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 of the Turkmen SSR was heavily influenced by the emblem of the Soviet Union and shared many common elements with the emblems of other Soviet republics. The central feature of the emblem was a red star, symbolizing the Communist Party and the victory of communism and socialism.

The emblem also included a rising sun, representing the future of the Turkmen people and the bright future of socialism. The sun's rays extended outward, symbolizing the spread of socialism and the unity of the Soviet republics.

Surrounding the central elements were sheaves of wheat, cotton, and other crops, which represented the agricultural richness of the Turkmen SSR. These elements were tied together with a red ribbon bearing the motto "Workers of the world, unite!" in both Russian and Turkmen.

At the bottom of the emblem, there was a hammer and sickle, the universal symbols of the Soviet Union, representing the unity of the workers and peasants.

Historical Context

The emblem was introduced as part of the broader effort to create a unified Soviet identity while also acknowledging the unique cultural and economic characteristics of each Soviet republic. The Turkmen SSR, like other Soviet republics, was encouraged to develop its own symbols that reflected its local traditions and economic strengths within the framework of Soviet ideology.

Changes and Evolution

Over the years, the emblem underwent several modifications, particularly in the inscriptions and the arrangement of the elements. However, the core symbols of the red star, the rising sun, and the hammer and sickle remained constant throughout its use.

Legacy

After the dissolution of the Soviet Union in 1991, the Turkmen SSR was succeeded by the independent state of Turkmenistan. The new nation adopted its own national symbols, including a new coat of arms, which replaced the Soviet-era emblem.

See Also

• Emblem of the Soviet Union
• Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic
• Coat of arms of Turkmenistan
• State emblems of the Soviet Republics