Listed in this article are flags — federal, administrative, military, etc. — used between the time of the Tsardom of Russia (1547–1721), Russian Empire (1721–1917) and today's Russian Federation (1991–present day).

The State Flag of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, also simply known as the Soviet flag or the Red Banner, [1] was a red flag with two communist symbols displayed in the canton: a gold hammer and sickle topped off by a red five-point star bordered in gold.

The white-blue-white flag (Russian: бело-сине-белый флаг, romanized: belo-sine-belyy flag) is a symbol of opposition to the Russian invasion of Ukraine that has been used by Russian anti-war protesters.

In the early days of the Russian Revolution of 1917, the Bolsheviks considered the Red Banner to be sufficient as a symbol for their ideological commitment to place all authority in the hands of workers and peasants. A plain red flag had first been used as a symbol of popular rights against autocratic governments during the French Revolution.

The flag of the Soviet Union was the official national flag of the state from 1923 to 1991. It was inspired by the struggles of the common man during the brutal Russian Revolution of 1917. Today, internationally, it is considered as the symbol of communism.

In Russia, the first time the red banner was used in an uprising was in 1861 in Penza region, during riots against the peasant emancipation reform. In 1905, the red banner was used as one of the...

These signs, things and words are internationally recognized as symbolizing the Soviet state and the socialist ideology. 1. Red banner. According to the Bolsheviks, the red color of the...

Oct 14, 2019 · The Soviet flag is partly rooted in the French Revolution. Per Britannica, French revolutionaries used a plain red flag to represent the rights of the masses and opposition to autocratic rule.

Jan 19, 2022 · After the first (February) Russian revolution, the flag continued in use under the Provisional Government. It was also used by many of the anti-communist forces during the Russian Civil War (1917-21).

Jan 1, 2025 · Explore the rich symbolism of the Russian flag in our in-depth article, which illuminates the meaning behind its colors: white for peace, blue for faith, and red for courage. Discover the flag's historical evolution from Tsar Peter the Great's decree in 1705 to its role in contemporary nationalism.