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Happy Soviet Union Collapse Day! USSR Tombstone with Former Republic Flags

A meme image showing a group of smiling people (likely actors from the TV show 'Arrow') gathered around a tombstone labeled 'USSR 1922-1991' with a hammer and sickle symbol. The tombstone also includes text 'Area of Star City The Green Arrow,' referencing the fictional Star City from 'Arrow.' Overlaid on the individuals' faces are national flags of former Soviet republics (e.g., Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Armenia, etc.). The group displays celebratory gestures like thumbs up and peace signs, humorously marking the anniversary of the Soviet Union's collapse.
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USSR 1922-1991 [hammer and sickle symbol] Area of Star City The Green Arrow

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A meme image showing a group of smiling people (likely actors from the TV show 'Arrow') gathered around a tombstone labeled 'USSR 1922-1991' with a hammer and sickle symbol. The tombstone also includes text 'Area of Star City The Green Arrow,' referencing the fictional Star City from 'Arrow.' Overlaid on the individuals' faces are national flags of former Soviet republics (e.g., Ukraine, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, Armenia, etc.). The group displays celebratory gestures like thumbs up and peace signs, humorously marking the anniversary of the Soviet Union's collapse.

Origin notes

Originally posted on 9Gag with the title 'Happy Soviet Union collapse day!' The base image is疑似 a screenshot from the TV show 'Arrow,' featuring actors in a group setting. Edited elements include the USSR tombstone with communist symbolism, and national flags of former Soviet republics overlaid on faces. Created via image editing software (e.g., Photoshop) to satirically celebrate the 1991 dissolution of the Soviet Union.

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