Belarusian history is filled with difficult moments, but the country was able to gain independence and preserve its cultural traditions. The emblem and flag of Belarus perfectly reflect them . Each of them has a deep meaning that deserves attention.
What does a modern flag look like?
The state flag is made in the form of a rectangle, the sides of which are correlated in a proportion of two to one. Three colors were used on the flag: white, green and red. The first is a vertical stripe. Red goes horizontally, occupying two-thirds of the width, and a green stripe fills the remaining third. On the white part is a national Belarusian pattern created at the beginning of the twentieth century by a resident of the village of Kostelishche named Matrena Markovich. This flag has been used since independence after the collapse of the USSR, but in Soviet times the flag was almost identical: it was supplemented by a golden image of a sickle, hammer and star. Belarus is the only country that has retained such symbolism.
Flag value
Red color has the ancient meaning of the sun, the struggle for a just cause and blood ties. In addition, he connects modern Belarusians with the events of the Battle of Grunwald, in which the inhabitants managed to defeat the Crusaders, and the heroes of the Second World War. Green is the color of nature, it is a sign of a productive field, hardworking peasants, forests and meadows, which the country is so famous for. White serves as a symbol of freedom. Even the name of the state is associated with this color. The Belarusian ornament symbolizes the ancient culture; it is a peculiar way to conjure divine powers. It consists of hard work, the wish of happiness, eternity and movement. By a combination of its elements, the Belarusian flag tells the history of the people and its main character traits.
State emblem of Belarus
No less significant symbol is the emblem of the country. It, like the flag, captures the most important national values of Belarusians, their desire for peace and their willingness to fight for freedom, unity, hard work. The coat of arms of Belarus is carried out on a silver field, in the center of which there is a green outline of the state border. He walks along the golden rays of the sun, which rises above the planet Earth. Above is a red five-pointed star. The field is surrounded by wreaths of wheat ears, complemented by clover on the right, and flax flowers on the left. Three red-green ribbons encircle them three times, and the inscription “Republic of Belarus” is written in the state language in the center. The symbolism of the green outline in the rays of the sun is simple - this is what all Belarusians direct their thoughts to, this is their native land, which should be preserved within the existing borders for future generations. Wreaths are signs of memory of ancestors. The coat of arms of Belarus reflects the old tradition of putting ears in the house for good luck.
History of Symbols
As in other countries, the republic did not immediately come to the use of such heraldic signs. The modern coat of arms of Belarus has been used by all state bodies since 1995, when a popular referendum was held to identify important issues of symbolism and language. The flag was adopted at the same time. Some citizens believe that Soviet symbols had to be abandoned. The national emblem of Belarus and its flag used a white-red color and the “Chase” pattern. The opposition-minded population continues to use precisely them, since such heraldry was in use until the Soviet era and reflects state history more deeply. But at the official level, it is not planned to recognize them, removing the existing option.