Soviet Union at the 1956 Winter Olympics

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Soviet Union at the Olympic Games

Flag of the Soviet Union
IOC code:   URS
1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo
Competitors 67 
Flag bearer Oleg Goncharenko
Medals
Rank: 1
Gold
7
Silver
3
Bronze
6
Total
16
Summer Olympic Games appearances
1952195619601964196819721976198019841988
Winter Olympic Games appearances
195619601964196819721976198019841988
Other related appearances
Olympic Flag Unified Team (1992)

The Soviet Union (USSR) competed in the Winter Olympic Games for the first time at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.

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