Throughout the second half of the 19th century, historians argued about which flag should be considered the national flag: white-blue-red or black-yellow-white. The issue was officially resolved on April 28, 1883 (May 7, 1883, this decision was included in the Collection of Laws of the Russian Empire.), When the "Decree on Flags to Decorate Buildings on Solemn Occasions" Alexander III, who was inclined towards Russophilism, ordered to use exclusively white and blue -Red flag.
These colors are also used in Pan-Slavic flags. It is believed that it was the flag of Russia that was the prototype for many flags, the main national composition of which is the Slavic peoples. It is customary to refer to pan-Slavic flags: the flag of Slovakia, the flag of Slovenia, the flag of the Czech Republic, the flag of Serbia, the flag of Croatia.
The flag of Russia is included in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation under number 2.
Desecration of a flag in the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation (Article 329 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation) provides for punishment in the form of imprisonment for up to two years.
The flag of the Tsar of Moscow was used in 1693 during the journey of Peter the Great. Currently, the original of this flag is stored in the Central Naval Museum under the number 10556.
The flag is a rectangular panel with an aspect ratio of 46x49. In fact, the proportions are closer to the square.
After the defeat of Peter the Great near Narva in 1700, the sovereign decided to completely abandon the traditions of warfare in the Russian army. Foreign officers were no longer allowed in important positions; they were no longer trusted with important information; the army was modernized at an accelerated pace. The flag of the Tsar of Moscow was no longer used - it was replaced by the royal standard.
The standard has completely changed its color scheme. The background of the flag is yellow. In its beaks and claws, the eagle held pieces of a map, which depicted the seas to which Russia had access (Black, Caspian, Baltic, White).
Trade flag of Russia in 1709
The flag of the Russian Empire was approved by the Naval Charter on January 13, 1720, although it had been in use for 11 years before that.
This flag was put into use on August 12, 1914 by circular number 29897 of the Ministry of the Interior. A golden square with the image of the state eagle was added to the roof of the flag. This element was similar to the emperor's palace standard. The flag was introduced for general use by citizens of the Russian Empire.
The symbolism of the flag indicated the unity of the king with the people.
The image of this flag could be found in rare photographs or postcards.
Flags of the RSFSR during the existence of the USSR
During the Second World War, the Vlasov formations used the white-blue-red tricolor as the flag of the new order in Russia.
The flag mainly differs from the modern version in shades of blue and red, as well as in proportion. This version used an aspect ratio of 1:2.
On November 5, 1990, the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR adopted a resolution on the organization of work on the creation of a new flag and coat of arms of the RSFSR, instructing the Committee for Archives under the Council of Ministers of the RSFSR to develop a new concept of official state symbols, and also, together with the Ministry of Culture of the RSFSR, submit drafts of a new coat of arms and flag of the RSFSR . Widely began to be used during the "August Putsch". Ceased use in 1993.
Imperial flag of Russia
This Federal Constitutional Law establishes the State Flag of the Russian Federation, its description and the procedure for official use.
Article 1 The national flag of the Russian Federation is the official state symbol of the Russian Federation.
The national flag of the Russian Federation is a rectangular panel of three equal horizontal stripes: the top one is white, the middle one is blue and the bottom one is red. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3.
A multicolor drawing of the State Flag of the Russian Federation is included in the Appendix to this Federal Constitutional Law.
Article 2 The national flag of the Russian Federation is constantly raised on the buildings:
Administration of the President of the Russian Federation;
Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation;
the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation;
Government of the Russian Federation;
the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation;
the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation;
the Supreme Arbitration Court of the Russian Federation;
General Prosecutor's Office of the Russian Federation;
the Central Bank of the Russian Federation;
Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation;
residences of the Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation;
Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation.
The national flag of the Russian Federation is hoisted permanently (alone or together with the corresponding flags) on the buildings of the federal executive authorities, on the residences of the plenipotentiaries of the President of the Russian Federation in the federal districts, as well as on the buildings of the state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
Article 3 The national flag of the Russian Federation is hung on buildings (or hoisted on masts, flagpoles) of local governments, public associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations, regardless of ownership, as well as on residential buildings on public holidays of the Russian Federation.
The national flag of the Russian Federation is hoisted on:
buildings of diplomatic missions, consular offices, residences of heads of diplomatic missions and consular offices, when this is connected with the performance of official duties by the said persons, as well as on the buildings of other official representations of the Russian Federation outside the Russian Federation, including official representations of the Russian Federation to international organizations, - in accordance with the norms of international law, the rules of diplomatic protocol and the traditions of the host country;
ships entered in one of the registers of ships of the Russian Federation - as a stern flag;
tugboats leading other ships or rafts - on the bow flagpole or gaff. A ship sailing under the state or national flag of a foreign state must, when sailing in the internal waters of the Russian Federation or while moored in a port of the Russian Federation, in addition to its flag, hoist and carry the State flag of the Russian Federation in accordance with international maritime customs;
ships registered in the register of ships of a foreign state and granted for use and possession to a Russian charterer under a charter agreement for a ship without a crew (bareboat charter), which, in accordance with the Merchant Shipping Code of the Russian Federation, have been temporarily granted the right to sail under the State Flag of the Russian Federation;
warships and ships - in accordance with the Ship Charter;
auxiliary ships of the Navy used as Russian ships for foreign navigation to perform work outside the Russian Federation - as a stern flag.
Article 4 The state flag of the Russian Federation is installed permanently:
in the meeting rooms of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the Government of the Russian Federation, in the courtrooms;
in the office of the President of the Russian Federation and in other premises intended for holding solemn events (ceremonies) with the participation of the President of the Russian Federation, in the offices of the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, the Head Administration of the President of the Russian Federation, authorized representatives of the President of the Russian Federation in the federal districts, Chairman of the Constitutional Court of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Supreme Arbitration Court of the Russian Federation, Prosecutor General of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Central Bank of the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Accounts Chamber of the Russian Federation, Commissioner for Human Rights in the Russian Federation, Chairman of the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation, heads parents of federal executive bodies, federal judges, prosecutors, as well as heads of state authorities of constituent entities of the Russian Federation, heads of municipalities, heads of diplomatic missions, consular offices and other official representations of the Russian Federation outside the Russian Federation, including official representations of the Russian Federation under international organizations.
Article 5 The national flag of the Russian Federation is placed on the vehicles of the President of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, the Chairman of the Government of the Russian Federation, heads of state and government delegations, heads of diplomatic missions, consular offices and other official representative offices of the Russian Federation. Federation outside the Russian Federation, including official representations of the Russian Federation at international organizations.
Article 6 The national flag of the Russian Federation is hoisted (installed) during official ceremonies and other solemn events held by federal state authorities, state authorities of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation and local governments.
The national flag of the Russian Federation may be hoisted (installed) during ceremonial events held by public associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations, regardless of their form of ownership, as well as during family celebrations.
The national flag of the Russian Federation is hoisted daily in the places of permanent deployment of military units and individual units of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, other troops and military formations. The ritual of hoisting the State Flag of the Russian Federation in military units and individual subdivisions is established by the President of the Russian Federation.
In all cases provided for by the general military charters of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation for the removal of the Battle Banner of a military unit, the State Flag of the Russian Federation attached to the flagpole is simultaneously carried out. The procedure for the joint removal and placement of the State Flag of the Russian Federation and the Battle Banner of a military unit is determined by the President of the Russian Federation.
Article 7 On days of mourning, a black ribbon is attached to the upper part of the staff of the State Flag of the Russian Federation, the length of which is equal to the length of the flag's cloth. The national flag of the Russian Federation, hoisted on the mast (flagpole), is flown at half mast (flagpole) height.
During mourning ceremonies that provide for the giving of military honors to a deceased (dead) citizen of the Russian Federation, the coffin with the body of the deceased is covered with a cloth of the State Flag of the Russian Federation. Before burial, the flag of the State Flag of the Russian Federation is folded up and handed over to the relatives (relatives) of the deceased.
Article 8 The flags of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, municipalities, public associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations, regardless of their form of ownership, cannot be identical to the State Flag of the Russian Federation.
The national flag of the Russian Federation cannot be used as the heraldic base for the flags of the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, municipalities, public associations, enterprises, institutions and organizations, regardless of their form of ownership.
When simultaneously hoisting (placing) the State Flag of the Russian Federation and the flag of a subject of the Russian Federation, a municipality, a public association or an enterprise, institution or organization, the State Flag of the Russian Federation is located on the left side of the other flag, if you stand facing them; when simultaneously hoisting (placing) an odd number of flags, the State Flag of the Russian Federation is located in the center, and when raising (placing) an even number of flags (but more than two) - to the left of the center.
When the State Flag of the Russian Federation and other flags are hoisted (placed) at the same time, the size of the flag of a subject of the Russian Federation, municipality, public association or enterprise, institution or organization cannot exceed the size of the State Flag of the Russian Federation, and the height of the hoist of the State Flag of the Russian Federation cannot be less than heights of other flags.
Article 9 The image of the State Flag of the Russian Federation is applied to aircraft of the Russian Federation registered in the State Register of Civil Aircraft of the Russian Federation, to military transport aircraft used for flights outside the Russian Federation, as well as to spacecraft launched by the Russian Federation, in the manner established by the Government of the Russian Federation.
The image of the State Flag of the Russian Federation is used as an on-board distinctive sign of ships, boats and vessels of the Border Guard Service of the Russian Federation, as well as a sign of the nationality of high-speed vessels entered in the State Ship Register of the Russian Federation or the ship register of the State River Navigation Inspectorate, for which a ship patent, appropriate ship's certificate or ship's ticket.
The image of the State Flag of the Russian Federation can be used as an element or heraldic basis for state awards of the Russian Federation, as well as heraldic signs - emblems and flags of federal executive bodies.
Article 10 The use of the State Flag of the Russian Federation in violation of this Federal Constitutional Law, as well as desecration of the State Flag of the Russian Federation, entails liability in accordance with the legislation of the Russian Federation.
Article 11 This Federal Constitutional Law shall enter into force on the day of its official publication.
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useful links
- Decree of the President of the Russian Federation of December 11, 1993 N 2126 "On the State Flag of the Russian Federation".
- Federal constitutional law "On the flag of the Russian Federation" dated 08.12.2000
- Ministry of the Interior Circular No. 29897, August 12, 1914.
Not everyone knows that the Russian flag, whose color meanings go back to the ideas of pan-Slavic unity, has a history dating back to the 17th century. different colors and banners were used.
The flag of our country is one of its state symbols. Other symbols are the anthem and coat of arms. The history of the coat of arms and the flag of the state are closely intertwined with each other. And in different periods, the colors of the state emblem influenced the colors of the flag of our country.
The modern tricolor is often not accepted by citizens of Russia. Some oppose to him the "imperial" tricolor banner, others - the red banner of the USSR. Often in discussions, the Russian flag is “remembered” that during the years of the Great Patriotic War, soldiers of the pro-German ROA served under it.
Meanwhile, the flag of the modern Russian Federation has a long and glorious history. Its roots go back to the 17th century, and the history of the flag is connected with the history of the development of the military and merchant fleets of our country.
- In 1669, by order of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, a coat of arms banner was made. It was a rectangular banner of white color with a slope and a scarlet border. In the center was a double-headed eagle and symbols of subject lands.
- The flag of the ship "Eagle", built by the Dutch under Alexei Mikhailovich. The exact colors are unknown, but it is assumed that the flag had three colored stripes (modeled on the flag of Holland), on top of which the image of a double-headed eagle was applied.
- In 1693, the so-called “Flag of the Tsar of Moscow” was first raised on the ship of the young tsar, which had three stripes (from bottom to top) - white, blue and red, and a traditional double-headed eagle was placed on top of them.
- The white-blue-red tricolor has been used by Russian merchant ships since the time of Peter I. This coloring was documented in the official decrees of Peter I and subsequent Romanovs.
- The royal standard of Peter I. A double-headed eagle on a yellow canvas, holding four cards in its claws and beaks (symbolizing access to the four seas).
- State banner of 1742. It was designed for the coronation of Elizabeth, daughter of Peter. It depicts an eagle on a yellow canvas, surrounded by 31 emblems of the lands that make up the empire. The banner was changed three times during the accession to the throne of the last three emperors.
- Black-yellow-white flag. It was used as a flag of administrative and state institutions in 1858-1896.
- The official flag of the Russian Republic after the overthrow of the Romanovs was the modern tricolor.
- In 1924, a scarlet canvas with a golden star and a sickle was recognized as the flag of the USSR.
- The white-blue-red tricolor became the official state and national flag of the RSFSR in 1991.
- In 1993, with the adoption of the new Constitution, the tricolor became the official flag of Russia.
There is no official interpretation, which would be enshrined in any document, of the colors of the flag of our country. One of the “decodings” of their meanings says that white represents purity, purity and peace, blue represents faith, and red represents the blood shed on the battlefields for their country.
They also write that white represents freedom, blue - the Mother of God (who patronizes our country), scarlet - sovereignty. The original interpretation sees one of the Slavic peoples in each of the stripes: blue - Ukraine, white - Belarus, red - Russia.
The colors of the tricolor flag of the 19th century also had their own decoding. Unlike the colors of the traditional tricolor, the colors of the military flag of the 19th century had an interpretation enshrined in the laws of the empire.
According to the decree of Alexander II, black and yellow colors corresponded to the coat of arms of the empire - a black eagle placed on a yellow field. The white stripe corresponded to the color of the cockade, which was used during the time of Peter I. The decree stated that the cockade of the time of Paul I consisted of black and yellow (gold) colors. Alexander I, after the victory of 1814, combined both cockades in the coat of arms of Moscow. The combination of these three colors became the new flag.
The status of the flag introduced by Alexander II was not clearly defined. It was called the "state", "national", "flag of the colors of the Romanov dynasty", "armorial flag".
Russian flag and pan-Slavic colors
The combination of three colors that adorn the flag of Russia today can be seen on the state symbols of many countries created by the Slavic peoples. Already in the Middle Ages, the Serbs used red and blue banners, the Poles - red flags with a white eagle.
In 1848, the Slavic Congress was held in Prague. His inspiration was the patriots of the Czech Republic. The participants in the congress were representatives of the Slavic peoples who were subjects of the Austrian Empire. They were also joined by representatives of Poles, Serbs and even emigrants from Russia.
The participants of the congress decided to use three colors for the banners of the liberation movement in their lands, which were present on the flag of the Russian Empire.
In modern heraldry, the flags of some countries have retained the traditional "Slavic" colors dating back to the days of the struggle for national freedom:
- Serbia until 1941 had a red-blue-white flag.
- Socialist Serbia as part of Yugoslavia had a flag with a red-blue-white tricolor, on top of which was a red star.
- In 1905 - 1918 and 1941 - 1944 the national flag of the state of Montenegro was white-red-blue.
- In 1939 - 1945 and 1990 - 1992 Slovakia had a white-blue-red flag.
- The Yugoslav flag was blue-white-red, and a red star was placed over the lines.
Although the Russian flag, whose color meanings do not have an unambiguous interpretation, was approved as a state symbol relatively recently, it has a three-century history. All existing decoding of the colors of the flag emphasize the best qualities of the Russian people - nobility, loyalty to traditions, faith. For three centuries, the white-blue-red flag has adorned the masts of our country's naval ships, the walls of fortresses and the roofs of buildings.
The well-known tricolor of the Russian Federation - This is a rectangular panel, assembled from three strips of different colors, sewn horizontally. It is one of the symbols of the Great State (there is still a coat of arms and an anthem). But not everyone knows what this attribute means, and what the colors of this symbol can tell.
Official colors of the Russian flag
Back in school everyone went through that the flag is the symbol of a certain state . In appearance, this is a canvas that has a rectangular shape. The flag of Russia is sewn from 3 identical horizontal stripes of different colors , namely:
- first top - white;
- the one in the middle - blue;
- third lower - red .
According to the state standard (norm), the flag must correspond to the parameters 2:3 (width:length) .
How many colors are on the Russian flag?
Today's tricolor did not always look like this. Indeed, in the 19th century, the “entrance” had two options, and they had the following order of stripes:
- white, blue, red;
- black, yellow, white.
Only in 1883, by a royal decree issued by Alexander III, was the tricolor fixed, which has modern colors. It was raised during the holidays. This flag is also a symbol of the current Russian Federation and consists of 3 color bars . Why out of three? This is explained simply: at the time of the formation of the flag as a symbol of the state, there was a heraldic fashion trend (all three), which came from the Merovingians.
The order of the colors of the Russian flag
Everyone knows the color palette of the domestic tricolor, which is distributed in the following order:
- white stripe;
- blue stripe;
- red stripe.
But in childhood they are very often confused in places, and many adults are lost if they spontaneously ask the sequence of colors of the national flag. Therefore, we offer an interesting way to forever remember the order of colors in the tricolor.
Everyone probably remembers the formidable special service called the KGB, and so these letters are the first letters of the palette, however, you need to read from the bottom up.
- K - red;
- G - blue (blue);
- B - white.
The history of the colors of the Russian flag
In the Russian Empire of the second half of the 17th century, the so-called personal standards were used, which were banners with an image of the face of patron saints or tribal insignia. 
Every large family had them, and the higher the estate, the more recognizable were such banners. But they were not perceived as full-fledged national symbols in Europe, which at that time was the founder of fashion.
The question of creating a single national flag, by which Rus' would be recognized, was opened when, according to European customs, the creation of national symbols was required for external relations with Europe. For Russia, this was new, since every family had banners, and a single flag crossed out the entire value of each family banner. But now is not about that.
Flags were used on ships by seafarers in trade relations. Initially, in 1634, the king decided that 10 ships would be built on the Volga River together with the Holstein government, which would go to Persia. Two years later, the first of the ships set sail, and since its crew consisted mainly of Holstein sailors, it was decided that it would sail under the Holstein flag, which, well, very much resembles the modern tricolor. This canvas was considered in Europe to be the distinction of the Russian flotilla.
Officially, the tricolor of stripes of white, blue and red began to be considered a symbol of the Russian Empire when it was raised by Peter I in 1693. And it happened like this. The king ordered the construction of a frigate. The work was undertaken by the Dutch, who presented Peter I with a ship under their own flag. Tsar Father liked the frigate so much that he decided not to change anything, only a double-headed eagle was sewn onto the developing cloth. This flag is named the flag of the Tsar of Moscow. It is considered the oldest tricolor that has survived to this day, and this historical item is stored in the Naval Museum. 
This tricolor in Europe was associated with Russia throughout the reign of Peter I.
According to the historical events that follow, in 1712 the flotilla began to raise Andrew's flag, which replaced the previous tricolor of the Tsar of Moscow. 
Since this year, the flotilla has been left without an official state attribute. Later, by his decree, Alexander II in 1858 approved the black-yellow-white canvas as the official flag of the Great State. It was it that became the first flag-symbol approved by law. Russian people, in memory of Peter I, continued to raise a white-blue-red canvas. Therefore, in Russia, two flag symbols were used in the form of different tricolors.
As noted above, Alexander III solved this dilemma by fixing both the official attribute of the Russian Empire is the white-blue-red tricolor.
What do the colors of the flag of the Russian Federation mean?
There is no official version of the symbols for the color palette of the flag. Each of its colors is interpreted in its own way and has a different designation. Consider different versions of the designation of colors. 
The meaning of white on the Russian flag
White color on the tricolor of the Russian state, according to different versions, means the following:
- shade of freedom and independence;
- peace, purity, purity and perfection;
- historical region, which was called White Russia. Today it is the territory of Belarus.
The meaning of blue on the Russian flag
Blue center panel on the tricolor means:
- the color of the Mother of God, as a symbol of her patronage over Russia;
- wisdom, faith, strength, constancy;
- the historical region of Little Rus', modern Ukraine.
The meaning of red on the Russian flag
Red on the tricolor Russian state means the following:
- sovereignty;
- the blood spilled by the defenders in battles;
- Great Rus' - the territory of the Russian Federation.
Russian flag: the meaning of colors for children
Children do not perceive such "smart" designations, given above, therefore, in order to instill in them a civic conscience and respect for the state symbols, the colors of the flag can be characterized as follows.
- White- this is purity, conscience. This is an image of white birches, endless snows of Siberia.
- Blue- divinity, sublimity. This is the color of the blue clouds of the vast sky, these are the rivers and seas of our country.
- Red- courage. It symbolizes fire, red poppies in the fields.
Give your child a riddle about the colors of the flag. 
Flag of the Russian Empire before 1917: the meaning of colors
The year 1917 of our history was marked by the October Revolution, after which the familiar tricolor ceased to exist as a symbol of Great Rus'. It was replaced with a tricolor of black, yellow and white stripes. 
It was used as a symbol of Rus', although the red banner of the USSR was officially raised on all holidays.
In 1993, the president signed a legislative act on state symbols, where the flag was the tricolor known to us today.
But back to 1917, the colors of the tricolor meant the following:
- Black- "borrowed" from the coat of arms of Russia. This color symbolized the Great Power, stability, inviolability of a huge state.
- Yellow, it was also called golden - there are two versions of its appearance. According to one, it was borrowed from the banner of Orthodox Byzantium, according to another, the yellow color came from the time of Prince Ivan III Vasilyevich, on whose flags there was a double-headed eagle on a golden cloth. This color denoted spirituality, unbroken spirit, purity of faith, Orthodoxy.
- White- is considered the color of St. George the Victorious, who strikes the dragon with a spear. It symbolizes eternity, sacrifice and purity.
The meaning, interpretation of the colors of the Russian flag in social science
There are other opinions about the designations of the colors of the flag of the Russian state. Since the first mention of the white-blue-red tricolor was found in historical references more than 3 centuries ago, there is a historical version that from the side of the ancient Slavs the stripes and their location on the tricolor reflect the perception of the world. The stripes are deciphered as follows:
- the top is white, it is divinity;
- in the middle - the blue surrounding world;
- below is the red physical (inner) world.
Interpretation of the colors of the Russian flag: video
The state chooses its distinctive features. Own flag, coat of arms and anthem of Russia are essential attributes. For several centuries, the banner has changed.
The Russian flag of white-blue-red was finally approved in 1991. Since 1994, when the President signed the relevant decree, the Russian Flag Day is traditionally celebrated on August 22 every year.
History of appearance
It is not known for certain when it appeared and who invented the banner used today as a state banner in the Russian Federation. There are a huge number of versions.
Historians believe that the modern flag of the Russian Federation owes its appearance to the emperor. It was he who first used the tricolor as a symbol of the fleet. The emperor thus designated the belonging of the ship to a certain power.
It is not known why Peter I chose this particular color variation for the imperial flag. Historians offer many different theories. Some believe that the emperor was so willing to support other states that have similar colors on their flags. Others say that only white, red and blue fabrics were in stock.
Despite the mention of the symbol in Ancient Rus', it began to be used during the reign of Peter I. The emperor used it in diplomatic missions, trade and in military operations.
The meaning of the national flag for the country
It was difficult to determine the belonging of merchant ships, army troops or a settlement to a certain power. Flags were used to solve the problem. Bright canvases, erected in a conspicuous place, were a means of identification.
At present, the symbol of the state contributes to the education of patriotism, respect for the native land, gives a sense of spiritual and blood unity. The national flag is of great importance in international relations.
The meaning of the colors of the tricolor
There are many versions of the interpretation of the shades used in the state symbol of Russia. According to one of the unofficial interpretations, the meaning of flowers represents:
- white - purity, purity, innocence;
- blue - faith and constancy;
- red - the blood that was shed for the sovereignty of the state by the ancestors.
Considering that the history of the appearance of the symbol has more than three centuries, there is also a historical version of the interpretation of the tricolor. The ancient Slavs believed that the location of the stripes on the flag and their color is a reflection of the structure of the world. In this case, the top stripe symbolizes the divine world, the middle - blue - the heavenly world, and the bottom - the physical.
Another version - the flag reflects the unity of the three fraternal peoples. Then the red stripe is a symbol of Great Russia, the blue one is Little Russia, and the white one is Belarus. The most common interpretation is freedom, faith and sovereignty, respectively, according to the location of the bands.
Symbols of the troops of the Russian army
In addition to the standards of commanders and banners, each branch of the Russian Federation has distinctive symbols - flags. The modern version of the banners was approved by the president in November 2003, and a corresponding decree was signed on that.
Flags of Russian troops
The Ministry of Defense is a two-sided rectangular canvas. The drawing of both parts is identical. The flag depicts a cross expanding towards the base, each beam of which is divided in half and painted in blue and red. The emblem of the Ministry of Defense of Russia is placed in the central part of the cloth. The state symbol was approved by presidential decree in July 2003.
The flag of the Russian Air Force is a double-sided sky-blue canvas. In the central part of the military symbolism, there is an anti-aircraft gun and a silver-colored propeller crossed among themselves. Also on the flag are 14 yellow rays, which expand from the center of the cloth to its edges. Military symbols were approved in May 2004 by the Order of the Minister of Defense.
The flag of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia - military symbols is a double-sided canvas, painted in the colors of the state tricolor. There is a blue square in the roof of the Ministry symbol. Its height is equal to two stripes of the Russian flag, white and blue. The red stripe runs across the width of the entire canvas. The square contains an octagonal star with four elongated rays. In the center of the star is placed an orange circle and a blue triangle.
St. Andrew's flag of Russia is the official military symbol of the Navy. On a white panel, diagonal lines crossed with each other, resembling a large blue cross, are depicted. The naval ensign of Russia was approved in 1992 by presidential decree.
The border flag of Russia - there are several varieties of the banner. The banners are united by one detail - a green cross expanding towards the base. In the central part there is a golden eagle with two heads.
The flag of the Russian Ground Forces is a red canvas. In the center is the emblem of the land arm of the army - a golden hue of grenada, located against the background of two swords crossed between each other. The symbol was approved by Order of the Minister of Defense in 2004.
The flag of the Space Forces is a double-sided sky-blue canvas. In the center of the cloth there is a small emblem, which is a stylized drawing of a rocket launching against the backdrop of the planet Earth. The ball is divided by horizontal stripes - dark blue, blue, white and red. The military symbols of the space forces were approved by the Order of the Minister of Defense in June 2004.
Coat of arms of the Russian Federation: its history and meaning
Important symbols are the flag and coat of arms of Russia. The eagle is found on the coats of arms of most princes. Today it is the coat of arms of the state. For the first time, such an image appeared at. The emblem of Russia - a double-headed eagle, looking in different directions, indicates that the country is the successor of the Third Rome and Byzantium.
Before becoming a sign of the state, the symbol has undergone changes. Various elements were added to his image. One of the most complex emblems in the world lasted until 1917. Flags with the image of an eagle were used to mark state campaigns or served as the personal standards of the sovereign.
The meaning of the emblem of the Russian Federation is the orientation of the country to the East and West. It is understood that the state is not an element of any of the cardinal points. Russia is a combination of the best qualities of the West and the East.
The horse rider, located in the central part of the coat of arms, who kills the snake, has a rich history. In ancient Rus', this symbol was often used by princes. The horseman is the guise of a prince. Emperor Peter I decided that the coat of arms depicts St. George the Victorious.
The three crowns located at the top of the emblem did not appear immediately. During the use of the symbol, their number changed from one to three and back. Explained the existence of crowns on the emblem. The king said that they symbolize the Siberian, Kazan and Astrakhan kingdoms. It is now believed that crowns are the emblem of an independent country.
In its paws, a double-headed eagle holds a scepter and orb. In 1917, the elements were removed from the emblem. Traditionally, the orb and scepter are a symbol of state power and unity. The golden color of the bird indicates the wealth of the country, its prosperity and grace.
7 former flags of Russia
In ancient times, the banner was called the "banner". Under him gathered the army of the state. Traditionally, the color of the Russian flag is red. Under the banners of this shade, Ivan the Terrible and
During the time of Ivan the Terrible, a red banner with an image was used. Russian troops under this banner conquered Kazan. For a century and a half, the banner with Christ was the official flag of Tsarist Russia.
During the reign of Alexei Mikhailovich, there was no permanent banner. The troops acted under different banners. The flag of this king is symbolic. Its basis is the cross. The emblem symbolizes the mission of the state on the scale of the Universe.
Under Peter the Great, a red flag with a white border would have been approved. In the center of the banner was an eagle flying over sea water. Such a banner existed until the emperor's interest in everything European.
Peter I introduced a new flag. Outwardly, the banner resembles a modern tricolor. The emperor personally depicted the banner, on which there were horizontal stripes of white, red and blue.
In Russia, the Andreevsky flag became the state symbol in 1712. Now the banner is the military symbol of the country's fleet.
With the coming to power of the Romanov dynasty, the banner also changed. The tsar approved the banner of white-black-yellow as the official symbol of the state. The banner began to be used after the victory over the army. The black-white-yellow color was not chosen by chance. The banner is based on Russian tradition. The white tint symbolizes St. George, black - an eagle with two heads, yellow - the golden field of the coat of arms.
White-blue-red banner with an eagle - this option was approved in 1914. The banner was not considered official. The banner symbolized the unity of the people and the ruler.
The history of the Russian Federation is interesting and multifaceted. At all times, the unity of the Russian people with the ruler was of particular importance. This was symbolized by the former flags used in Russia.
The white color in the tricolor symbolizes frankness and nobility, red - love, courage and courage, and blue - loyalty and honesty. The state banner indicates the solidarity of the Russian people with the fraternal peoples. The strength of each person lies in the knowledge of the history of the country - we must not forget about it.
Painting - paint, color, it is embedded inside our body. Her outbursts are great and demanding.
Kazimir Severinovich Malevich
rainbow psychology
All of us in childhood rejoiced at the appearance of a rainbow in the sky after the last rain. Everyone tried to memorize the number and sequence of the colors of the rainbow. Who among us does not remember such funny phrases as:- To every O hotnik AND does W nat, G de FROM goes F azan
- To ak O once AND ak- W vonar G tin FROM broke F onar.
- And other options.
- To each - red;
- O hotnik - orange;
- AND elaet - yellow;
- W nat - green;
- G de - blue;
- FROM goes - blue;
- F azan - purple.
But we did not think at that time that each color affects us, our character and our life to one degree or another.
And, now, having already become adults, we can trace the psychological connection of a certain color we prefer with one or another trait of our character.
People who are annoyed by this color have an inferiority complex, fear of quarrels, a tendency to solitude, stability in relationships. Red color symbolizes excitement, energy. This color is also a symbol of eroticism.
Disgust, ignoring red reflects organic weakness, physical or mental exhaustion.
Prisoners of war, forced to live in life-threatening conditions for years, rejected him especially often.
Red color is most preferred by teenagers.
When he is loved, it means sociability, curiosity, courage, easy adaptability and enjoyment of the opportunity to please and attract people to him.
When he is unpleasant, then we are talking about a person who is concentrated, pessimistic, with whom it is difficult to make acquaintance. Yellow is obtained by mixing green and red and is the color of energy.
The greatest preference for yellow is given by pregnant women who are expecting a successful outcome of childbirth, as well as people prone to changing places.
Yellow is also interpreted as the color of illumination (halo/aura of Christ or Buddha).
The one who prefers it is afraid of someone else's influence, looking for a way of self-assertion, since this is vitally important for him. Anyone who does not love him is afraid of everyday problems, the vicissitudes of fate, in general, all difficulties.
Green color contains hidden potential energy, reflects the degree of volitional tension, so people who prefer green color strive for self-confidence and confidence in general.
Eccentric people, who achieve their goals not with purposeful volitional activity, but through emotions, reject the green color as unsympathetic.
Along with them, the green color is rejected by people who are on the verge of mental and physical exhaustion.
If you like him, then this speaks of modesty and melancholy; such a person often needs to rest, he quickly gets tired, it is extremely important for him to have a sense of confidence, the benevolence of others.
In the rejection of this color, a person is revealed who wants to give the impression that he can do everything in the world. But, in essence, he is a model of uncertainty and isolation. Indifference to this color speaks of a well-known frivolity in the field of feelings, although hidden under the mask of courtesy.
In short, the choice of blue as the most preferred color reflects the physiological and psychological need of a person for peace, and the rejection of it means that a person avoids relaxation.
With illness or overwork, the need for blue increases.
Those who prefer to dress in black often perceive life in dark colors, are unsure of themselves, unhappy, prone to depression, because they have no doubt that their ideals in life are unattainable.
The frequent change of a black suit or dress to another, brighter, catchy one, indicates that pessimistic moods are often dispelled. The constant choice of black indicates the presence of a certain crisis state and characterizes an aggressive rejection of the world or oneself (recall the black banners of anarchists).
Children who are acutely experiencing the lack of care and love often use black shading in the drawing. Normally, black is generally rejected.
It is also a neutral color that is preferred by those who are afraid to make themselves known too loudly. If you don’t like this color, then this is an indicator of an impulsive, frivolous character.
Often the gray color is also preferred in case of severe overwork as a barrier that separates from the stimuli of the outside world. In situations of psychological testing, this color is used as a means of protection against the penetration of another into the inner world of the test subject.
A study of about 2,000 young men in a situation of competitive examinations for vacant positions showed that 27% of the subjects put gray in the first place instead of the usual 5% in a normal situation.
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Conclusion
Which of the flowers do you like the most? What color is your favorite?In the survey below, select 2-3 options for the colors you like most in life, and then, carefully read in the article what the colors you choose mean in personality psychology.
If your life has lost color, color it yourself! She's worth it.
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