Inscriptions

The Constitution (Foundational Law) of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics\r\n\r\ntop: The exercise of the rights and freedoms is inseparable from the fulfillment of duties as a citizen. \r\n\r\nright: \r\nCitizens of the USSR have the right to work, to rest, to the protection of health, to material security in old age, to housing, to education, to enjoy the benefits of culture. \r\nCitizens of the USSR have the right to participate in the administration through state and social matters, in the discussion and passing of laws and resolutions of national and local significance. \r\n\r\nleft: \r\nHard work is a duty and a matter of honor of every able-bodied citizen.\r\nA citizen of the USSR has the duty to protect and strengthen Socialist property and to carefully handle national property. \r\nThe defense of the Socialist fatherland is a sacred duty of each citizen of the USSR. \r\nCitizens of the USSR are required to protect nature and to preserve its wealth. \r\nThe international obligation of a citizen of the USSR is to promote the development of friendship and collaboration with the people of other countries, and in the support and strengthening of universal peace. \r\n\r\nLR: p 2