Today, the state needs symbols as well as several centuries ago, if not more. The thing is that a common banner is really capable of uniting people. That is why the coat of arms was invented. This is a beautiful and mysterious symbol of an era.
Coat of arms of the Fatherland is beautiful
So, what is it like in the modern Russian Federation? What is remarkable? The law says that it is a quadrangular, with rounded lower corners, a red heraldic, pointed at the tip of the shield with the image of a golden double-headed eagle, raised its spread wings. The indicated bird is crowned with two small crowns. At the same time, one more large crown connected by a ribbon is present over these crowns. It is noteworthy that the scepter is located in the right paw of the eagle, and the power is in the left paw. On the chest of the bird, framed by a red shield, is a silver horseman dressed in a blue cloak. The knight is painted on a silver horse, a man strikes a black serpent trodden by a horse, overturned backwards, with a silver spear. In order to fully understand the essence of the symbol, it is necessary to understand why the coat of arms of Russia is a two-headed eagle? Honor and conscience, a beautiful bird and a proud horseman, crowns and swords ... All this is the state emblem of the Russian Federation!
How to portray?
It should be noted that the modern reproduction of the State Emblem of the Russian Federation is quite acceptable without the so-called heraldic shield. That is, in fact, the main figure remains: a two-headed eagle possessing the attributes that were listed earlier. In addition, a single-color version of the symbol is allowed.
What does it mean?
It is interesting that the golden double-headed eagle, located on red material, usually symbolizes historical continuity directly in the color scheme of the symbols of the late fifteenth to seventeenth centuries. The drawing of this bird, which has the emblem of the Russian Federation, goes back to the images that are located on the monuments of the era of Peter the Great.
As for the three crowns above the heads of the eagle, these are the three historical crowns of Peter the Great himself. That is, they symbolize the sovereignty of our Fatherland - the Russian Federation - and the sovereignty of its parts, which means the subjects of the Federation.
What is the role of the scepter and power? Their value is simply huge! The scepter and power, which are in the clutches of an eagle, are a symbol of state power, as well as a united fatherland.
Importance of Interpretation
It should be noted that the image of the horseman, who strikes with a spear of a fire-breathing dragon, on the chest of a militant bird is one of the most ancient symbols of the constant struggle of light against darkness, good and evil, protection of the homeland. This is notable for the coat of arms of the Russian Federation.
There is a special regulatory act that governs the image of the coat of arms as the main symbol of our Fatherland. But where did it all begin? Why is the coat of arms of the Russian Federation the way it is?
Old Russian seals
It is noteworthy that the very concept of the so-called knightly hereditary coat of arms, which was widely accepted in Western Europe, did not exist in Russia. In particular, during the struggle and fierce battles, the embroidered or painted images of the Virgin, Christ, certain saints, or simply the Orthodox cross served as the banners most often. Images found on some ancient Russian military shields were also not considered hereditary. That is why the history of the coat of arms of the Russian Federation is, above all, the history of the so-called grand-princely press, which has been known for a long time.
Symbolism from antiquity
It should be said that on their own seals the ancient Russian princes usually depicted, first of all, the patron saints (in particular, on the seal belonging to Simeon the proud, depicts Saint Simeon, but on the seal of the famous prince Dimitri Donskoy “rules”, as you might guess, Saint Demetrius). In addition, as a rule, there was an inscription on the symbolism, which indicated to whom this seal directly belongs. The wording was also interesting. For example, "the seal belongs to the prince of such and such." This was considered an honorary banner.
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Approximately starting with Mstislav, widely known as Udatny, as well as the grandchildren and other descendants of Vsevolod, nicknamed the “Big Nest,” the so-called raider ’began to appear on seals, that is, a symbolic image of the prince ruling at the current time. Interestingly, the raider’s weapons could well be different. In particular, most often depicted bow, spear, sword. But on the coins of the times of Ivan the Second Red, a foot warrior began to appear for the first time, who strikes with the sword a snake (in other interpretations - a dragon). This is almost the coat of arms of the Russian Federation.
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It is noteworthy that the image of the soldier, for whom the coat of arms of the Russian Federation is famous, was usually inherent in numerous seals, which belonged not only to the princes of Vladimir and Moscow, but also to other masters. For example, during the reign of Ivan the Third, the image of a horseman who strikes a snake or dragon was not on the symbols of the Grand Duke of Moscow (there was a man with a sword), but his brother-in-law, who was called Grand Duke Tverskaya Mikhail Borisovich. And the modern state emblem of the Russian Federation is not much different from that symbolism. And this is wonderful!
It is interesting that since this prince of Moscow became the sole ruler of Russia, the horseman on horseback, who strikes with a spear a dragon, that is, a symbolic image of the actual victory of good over evil, has become one of the most important symbols of the whole Russian state along with no less famous and the popular double-headed eagle. This was the decisive moment in the formation of the modern perception of domestic symbolism.
Russian state and coat of arms
So, the symbolism of our Fatherland cannot be imagined without the presence of a double-headed eagle in it. For the first time, an unusual bird in the role of the state symbol of the entire Russian state is found directly on the back of the official seal of Ivan the Third Vasilyevich in the year fourteen hundred and seventy-seven, although these images were found earlier in ancient Russian art, as well as on Tver coins. Nevertheless, for the first time she was remembered that way.
Fighter and his bird
It should be noted that the placement of the rider directly on the chest of the eagle may well be explained by the fact that usually there were two state seals that were different in size, namely the Big and the Small. These are the first elements that the coat of arms of Russia is famous for. In the second case, it was bilateral, usually attached to an important document, on each side of it were placed separately an eagle and a horseman. But the big print was one-sided. It was mandatory to be applied to the sheets, so later it became necessary to combine two symbols of the state into one. As practice has shown, it was a great solution.
For the first time, this combination is found directly on the large seal of Ivan the Terrible, one thousand five hundred and sixty-two. This is a kind of emblem of Russia. At the same time, instead of a rider, as a rule, a unicorn began to appear. And although the tsar himself did not consider this beast to be such a necessary symbol of the state, nevertheless, this animal was found on some seals of the famous Boris Godunov, Mikhail Fedorovich, False Dmitry, as well as Alexei Mikhailovich.
It is noteworthy that in the Great Seal of Ivan the Terrible in the seventy-seventh year of the sixteenth century, instead of two crowns, one began to appear, which was characterized by a cross over an eagle. It was very unusual. Two crowns returned back during the reign of the legendary Fyodor Ivanovich, but now an Orthodox cross has been placed over the two heads of the eagle (probably as an independent symbol of the independent and strong Russian Orthodox Church).
Crown of Creation
It should be noted that on the small seal of False Dmitry in the year one thousand six hundred and fourth, the eagle was depicted for the first time under three crowns, while the horseman on the bird’s chest was turned, as a rule, to the right side, according to established Western European heraldic traditions. It is noteworthy that after the period of False Dmitry, the image of the knight returned to its pristine state. Now, over the heads of the eagle for a long period of time, two crowns were placed. Interestingly, the date of the official establishment of all three crowns on the coat of arms can be considered one thousand six hundred twenty-fifth year. At that time, on the so-called small state seal under Mikhail Fedorovich, a third crown appeared instead of a cross between the heads of the bird (this symbolism differed from the seal of False Dmitry, which was, quite possibly, made in Poland). That was logical. Under the present Russian tsar, all the symbolism was originally Russian. In the so-called Great State Seal of the famous ruler Aleksei Mikhailovich, as well as his son Mikhail Fedorovich, the same symbols "flaunted" in the year one thousand six hundred and forty-fifth. And here he is - the coat of arms of Russia, whose significance in history is difficult to overestimate. Beautiful, unusual and proud ...
Coat of arms of the Russian Empire
But not always the symbols of our Fatherland were so uniform. So, in particular, the Big Coat of Arms usually depicted a black two-headed eagle in a golden shield, which was crowned by two imperial crowns. It is interesting that the above decoration was present the same decoration, but in large form. It was a crown, marked by the two ends of the fluttering ribbon of the Andreev Order. Such a state eagle in its powerful claws holds a golden scepter, as well as a power. As for the chest of the bird, the Moscow coat of arms is depicted here, that is, in the scarlet shield with golden edges are the Holy Great Martyr, as well as the Victorious George. It should be noted that he is depicted in silver weapons and a azure mantle, on a silver horse covered with a crimson cloth trimmed with gold fringe. The brave rider strikes a golden dragon with green wings with a spear with an eight-pointed cross in its upper part.
The shield was usually crowned by the helmet of Alexander Nevsky, namely, the famous Holy Grand Duke. Around the indicated symbolism was a chain of the Order of the Blessed Apostle Andrew the First-Called. It is noteworthy that on the sides were images of saints.
It must be said that the main shield from below was surrounded by eight similar symbols of the principalities and "kingdoms." In addition, "His Imperial Majesty the family coat of arms" was present here. Interestingly, six other symbols of principalities and regions were also placed above the canopy of the main shield.
By the way, the small coat of arms was usually a black two-headed eagle, directly on the wings of which, as a rule, eight shields of principalities, as well as “kingdoms” were depicted. It is interesting that the description of the coat of arms of Russia is very similar to the description of these ancient symbols that have been known in Russia for a long time. Everything, as you know, is formed historically, has been going on for centuries. Therefore, it is not surprising that such a symbol has been formed for centuries.
What about now?
Today, everywhere, in all schools, the coat of arms of Russia is studied, its significance in history and culture. And it is right. From a young age, children should understand where it comes from and what it means. So, the modern coat of arms of the Russian Federation is a unique symbol that allows any foreigner to understand how strong our power is, how unshakable the people are. It’s not enough to understand the interpretation of concepts, you need to remember the meaning. Today you can see the coat of arms of the Russian Federation everywhere , his photos are posted on the Internet and constantly “flicker” on TV. Therefore, to study it is not only simple, but also simply necessary. To know your story, to feel your unity, to experience healthy patriotism and to understand the meaning of symbols is very important.