Why is the communist hammer and sickle still used as a national symbol in Russia still?

<h3>Why is the communist hammer and sickle still used as a national symbol in Russia still?</h3>

There is no communist Russia anymore. No Soviet Union. So why is the hammer and sickle still used on flags, in parades, and other items? Even the Russian Flag Carrier Airline, Aeroflot, has a hammer and sickle in their logo. Why?


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<p><i>Answer by Lord_laughing_bear</i><br/>Because it is still a communist country.</p>
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Another shot of details around the Novodevichy Monastery. Next is the Novodevichy Cemetery the place where many famous people from Russia are buried.</p>

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