The emblem and flag are the main symbols of any city. This article will focus on the symbols of Ulyanovsk. When was its flag approved? What does the modern emblem of Ulyanovsk look like and what was the first heraldic sign of this city? You will find answers to all these questions in our article.
Ulyanovsk: portrait of the city
Ulyanovsk is located on the banks of the Volga River, 900 kilometers from Moscow. The city’s economy is based on mechanical engineering and metalworking. The main industrial enterprise is the Ulyanovsk Automobile Plant, operating since 1941.
The city was founded in the middle of the XVII century. Initially, it was called differently - Sinbirsk (a little later - Simbirsk). In the XIX century, it was an important center of the intelligentsia in the Russian Empire (after St. Petersburg and Moscow). It was here that the “leader of the world proletariat” was born, Vladimir Ilyich Lenin, in whose honor the city was named in Soviet times.
Almost all types of public transport (except the metro) are presented in Ulyanovsk: a trolley bus, a tram, a bus and minibuses. In the future, it is planned to build a light metro line with a small underground section. An interesting feature of Ulyanovsk: trams here run on the right side of the city, and trolleybuses run on the "left bank".
Modern Ulyanovsk is a large cultural center of the Volga region. There is a philharmonic society, three theaters and seven state museums. Of great interest to all visitors to the city is the pompous V.I. Lenin, built in 1970.
What is the appearance of the modern emblem and flag of Ulyanovsk? We will talk about this in the following sections of our article.
Flag of Ulyanovsk: description and significance
The flag of the city is contained in the state heraldic register of the Russian Federation under the number 232. It is a standard rectangular panel with an aspect ratio of 2: 3.
The canvas of the flag of Ulyanovsk is divided into three vertical stripes of the same size: the central white and two blue (at the edges). In the center of the flag is placed the imperial gold crown, which occupies 1/5 of the total width of the banner. There are no images inside the blue stripes.
The golden crown on the flag of Ulyanovsk is a traditional symbol of state power and greatness. Two blue stripes symbolize the local rivers - the Volga and Sviyaga.
Coat of arms of Ulyanovsk: description and meaning of the symbol
The emblem of the city is contained in the state heraldic register of the Russian Federation under number 231. Unlike the solemn and richly decorated symbol of the Ulyanovsk region, the emblem of Ulyanovsk looks much more modest. It is represented by a classic shield of azure color, pointed at the bottom. What is depicted on the emblem of Ulyanovsk?
There are few elements on the main symbol of the city. On a convex rounded base of black and yellow color is placed a classic architectural form - a silver pillar. He is crowned with a golden closed crown, which is almost identical to that depicted on the city flag.
The emblem of Ulyanovsk, of course, has its own meaning. The crown is a symbol of power and city government. But the pillar is nothing more than a symbol of the unwavering power of the people and democratic values. Azure color is quite popular in heraldry. It symbolizes, first of all, the spiritual, moral purity of all thoughts and deeds.
Interestingly, this type of coat of arms of the city was developed back in 1780. In 2003, it was slightly modified and modified, based on the recommendations of the Heraldic Council under the President of Russia. Although these changes were minor.
Historical emblems of Ulyanovsk-Simbirsk
The city of Sinbirsk received its very first coat of arms in the distant 1672 for "brave double defense from the robber Stenka Razin." It depicted a formidable crowned lion standing on three paws and holding a battle sword in the front left. This emblem symbolized the courage and bravery of the Simbiryan. His image has survived to the present day in the form of one of the city seals.
The Heraldic Council created by Peter the Great developed a new heraldic symbol for the city with the image of a silver pillar-column with a crown. In the winter of 1780, the coat of arms in this form was officially approved.
It is curious that in Soviet times they wanted to develop a new emblem for Ulyanovsk. The artist Alexander Vladimirov even created his sketch. On it, he placed a stylistic image of the monument to the most famous native of the city - Vladimir Ilyich Lenin. Around him, the author drew a circle made of a wheat ear and a metal gear. True, this version of the coat of arms was never approved.
Finally…
It is known that the city of Sinbirsk (the so-called Ulyanovsk was originally) already in 1672 had its own emblem. The current emblem of Ulyanovsk was created at the end of the 18th century. The main element on it is a monumental silver column, symbolizing the inviolability of democracy. Both the flag and the emblem of Ulyanovsk have a golden closed crown - as a symbol of city power and self-government.