The Union of Soviet Socialist Republics abbreviated to USSR or shortened to the Soviet Union, was a Marxist-Leninist state on the Eurasian continent that existed between 1922 and 1991. Wikipedia

Capital: Moscow

Founded: December 30, 1922

Area: 22,402,200 km²

Dialing code: +7

Population: 293 million (Jul 1991)

Government: Communist state, Socialist state, Soviet democracy

Wikipedia: Soviet Union

1 Ruble 1961

Note: CCCP is russian for USSR
(If you purchased the banknote set you will note that your 1 Ruble is also in a heavily circulated state. This condition isn't ideal for banknote collectors, but in this instance demonstrates the reality of people having used this money in there every day lives during the cold war and post cold war. USSR Banknotes will either be dated 1961 or 1991)

Front: State Emblem of the Soviet Union
Watermark: Five-angled stars.

3 Rubles 1961

Front: Kremlin in Moscow,
Front: Photo of Kremlin from Kamenny bridge – compare to picture on bank note.

The following documentary (1 Hour in 4 parts) was filmed in 1962 and broadcast in 1963. It was the worlds first look inside the Kremlin. It starts at 3 minutes and 30 seconds but the introduction is well worth listening too. Made as a gift for the Soviet people it also served as a look inside the USSR.

5 Rubles 1961

Front: Spasskaya Tower
Front: Photo of the Spasskaya Tower at night.

The following is a 2 part documentary by Russia Today (RT) about the Kremlin. Most of part 1 is about the Spasskaya Tower.