Soviet Union Flag, 100 Years on Wrangel Island, Handed Over to Pacific Fleet Museum
A historic Soviet flag from Wrangel Island has been handed over to the Pacific Fleet’s Military History Museum in Vladivostok. The relic, first raised on the remote Arctic island in 1924, was delivered by the crew of the hydrographic vessel Antarctida after a special commemorative voyage.
The flag will later be displayed at the State Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg as part of a wider exhibition programme.
The voyage marked two key anniversaries: 100 years since the Soviet flag was first hoisted on Wrangel Island and 180 years since the founding of the Russian Geographical Society. During the trip, participants raised a replica of the original flag and retrieved a time capsule buried in 1974. A new capsule, to be opened in 50 years, was also placed on the island.
A formal ceremony took place to transfer the flag to the Pacific Fleet Museum. Rear Admiral Dmitry Artemov attended alongside expedition members and the Antarctida’s crew. The relic is set to feature in the fleet’s 295th-anniversary exhibition in 2026.
The Antarctida, a hydrographic vessel from the Pacific Fleet, played a central role in the mission. Its crew transported the flag back to Vladivostok after the commemorative events on Wrangel Island.
The flag’s return coincides with plans for its display at the Hermitage Museum. It will also form part of the Pacific Fleet’s 2026 exhibition, highlighting its historical significance. The time capsules buried on the island ensure a connection between past and future Arctic expeditions.
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