Red star - Wikipedia
WEBA red star, five-pointed and filled, is a symbol that has often historically been associated with communist ideology, particularly in combination with the hammer and sickle, but is also used as a purely socialist symbol in the 21st century.
Communist symbolism - Wikipedia
WEBCommunist symbolism represents a variety of themes, including revolution, the proletariat, the peasantry, agriculture, or international solidarity. The red flag, the hammer and sickle and the red star or variations thereof are some of the symbols adopted by communist movements, governments, and parties worldwide.
Flag of China | Meaning, Symbolism & History | Britannica
WEBIn the flag of the People’s Republic of China, first officially hoisted on October 1, 1949, the symbolism of five was reflected in the stars appearing in yellow in the upper hoist canton. The large star was said to stand for the Chinese Communist Party and its leading role in guiding the nation.
Hammer and sickle - Wikipedia
WEBThe hammer and sickle (Unicode: U+262D ☭ HAMMER AND SICKLE) is a communist symbol representing proletarian solidarity between agricultural and industrial workers. It was first adopted during the Russian Revolution at the end of World War I, the hammer representing workers and the sickle representing the peasants.
From Hammer and Sickle to Red Star: The Evolution of Communist …
WEBThe five-pointed star is so associated with communism that Russia’s communist party a few years back tried to copyright it. There are various theories on what the communist star means, including a symbol of the hands of a worker or the five continents communism would take over.
The Soviet flag EXPLAINED - Russia Beyond
WEBThe red five-pointed star on the flag of the USSR is a symbol of the ultimate triumph of the ideas of communism on the five (inhabited, excluding Antarctica) continents of the globe.
Political Symbols
WEBStrongly associated with socialism and communism during the 20th century, the red star was one of the most visible symbols of the Cold War and was used extensively as part of the Soviet Union’s state iconography.
5 main symbols of the Soviets EXPLAINED - Russia Beyond
WEBAccording to Victor Kibalchich, Soviet revolutionary and writer, the five-pointed star became one of the main symbols of Soviet Russia after that.
Kremlin stars: Symbols of the USSR turn 80, but will they stay?
WEBMuch has happened in the last eight decades, but the red stars on top of the Kremlin’s towers have survived. They are symbols of a bygone era and a reminder of the country’s communist past.
flag of Union of Soviet Socialist Republics - Encyclopedia Britannica
WEBThe hammer and sickle represented, respectively, workers and peasants, and the star symbolized the ultimate goal of global communist victory. Whitney Smith
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