Many people notice that the flag of Crimea with its colors is similar to the Russian tricolor. It is correctly noticed, only blue, red and white are common in principle. Netherlands, France, Russia - the flags of these states are expressed in these colors. Only in different interpretations. Well, it’s worth talking about the importance of the Crimean flag - it’s at least interesting, since most recently the peninsula has become part of our great country.
Interesting Facts
The flag of Crimea was adopted in 1999 on April 21. It was then that he became the official symbol of the Autonomous Republic. More precisely, at that time it was such. Today, the Crimean peninsula is in the status of an ordinary republic within the Russian Federation. Everyone knows that in the past 2014, after very significant political events, the peninsula fell under the control of Russia, which inexpressibly pleased both many Crimeans and Russians. It was then that many learned what the flag of Crimea looks like.
What does a flag look like?
So, it is a tricolor composed of red, white and blue flowers. The flag of Crimea is easily remembered because the stripes are different in size. The widest is white, it occupies a third of the entire tricolor. It is located between the red and blue stripes - they occupy only 1/6 of the part. The scarlet strip is at the bottom, and the blue one is at the top. If you raise the flag of Crimea in an upright position, then there should be a blue stripe on the left, and a red one on the right. As for the parameters: the width of the tricolor is one meter, and the length is two. And finally, a few words about the meaning of flowers: red is the embodiment of the unity and courage of the Crimean people. Blue is purity and honesty. And white is freedom.
Historical symbolism
The flag of Crimea is generally accepted, and it has already been said about it. However, it should be noted that other symbols are also common on the peninsula. For example, the flag of the hero city of Sevastopol. He is familiar to every inhabitant of the peninsula. It was approved only a year later than the flag of Crimea. A photo of the Sevastopol symbol fluttering in the wind shows a red panel, in the middle of which there is a coat of arms of the hero city.
There is also another flag - Crimean Tatar. The peninsula is multinational - Russians, Armenians, Greeks, Crimean Tatars and many other representatives of different ethnic groups live here. The first and last of these are the most numerous.
The Crimean Tatar flag is a blue flag with a golden tamga in the upper corner (a symbol similar to both the letter "T" and the scales). Interestingly, for a long time it was an official symbol of the Crimean Khanate. To be more precise, this was the only flag option. That is why in 1991 the Kurultay of the Crimean Tatar people decided to make it a national symbol.
Peculiar addition
It is interesting that the flag of the Republic of Crimea exists in two versions. More precisely, there is an interpretation of it. Often in the middle of the Crimean tricolor is a griffin. Everyone knows that he is an old Greek mythological character. It can also be seen on the Sevastopol coat of arms. Why exactly this animal? But because it is precisely it that can always protect itself. A brave animal that can stand up for itself. And in his paws is a pearl. There is a griffin between antique columns. Well, at the very top, a bright sun shines. This image perfectly describes the Crimea. Antique past, historical events, courage and courage of Crimeans, sunny pleasant climate, gentle Black Sea and stunning landscapes - this is how this picture is solved, so successfully decorating the coat of arms and flag of the republic.