hammer-and-sickle

The hammer and sickle is a symbol associated with communism and socialist movements. The hammer represents industrial workers, while the sickle symbolizes farmers; together, they signify unity between industrial and agricultural labor. Originating from the Russian Revolution, the emblem emphasizes collective effort and the importance of workers’ rights in building a classless society. It became a prominent emblem of the Soviet Union, illustrating the alliance of the working class and peasantry. The symbol conveys ideals of solidarity, equality, and the pursuit of common ownership of production resources.