Soviet Union at the 1956 Winter Olympics | |
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IOC code | URS |
NOC | Soviet Olympic Committee |
in Cortina d'Ampezzo | |
Competitors | 53 (47 men, 6 women)[1] in 6 sports |
Flag bearer | Oleg Goncharenko |
Medals Ranked 1st |
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Winter Olympics appearances (overview) | |
Other related appearances | |
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The Soviet Union (USSR) competed in the Winter Olympic Games for the first time at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy.