captivatinghistory on Instagram: "Better version? 👀 The USSR's original flag, in use from December 30, 1922, to November 12, 1923, featured the Coat of Arms of the Soviet Union at the center of a red field. It was soon replaced by a plain red flag with the hammer and sickle and a five-pointed gold star in the top right corner. #ussr #history #flag #sickle #soviet #russia #communism #hammer"

Terrifying History on Instagram: "At the 1972 Munich Summer Olympics, the Soviet Union demonstrated its prowess in women’s artistic gymnastics by securing the top three places on the podium. This feat underscored the excellence of Soviet gymnastics training, marking a significant moment in sports history. As the Soviet anthem echoed and their flags were raised, it not only celebrated the athletes’ personal triumphs but also highlighted the might of the Soviet sports system during the Cold War. T