The coat of arms of Dagestan is one of the main symbols of the republic. It was adopted in 1994 on October 20.
Dagestan is a republic that is part of the Russian Federation. In the west it is washed by the Caspian Sea, in the east are the Caucasian peaks. On all sides it borders with other areas of the state. The country of mountains was formed in 1921. The main city (capital) is Makhachkala. The total length of Dagestan is 50 thousand m 2 .
Coat of arms description
The coat of arms of Dagestan is presented in the form of a white coat of arms of a round shape, in which a golden eagle is enclosed. Above the bird you can see the same shade of the sun, along its edges is an ornament. At the base of the defensive instrument are mountains, a plain, and the sea. Under them at the very bottom is a handshake. On both sides stretched ribbons of blue and red. The Republic of Dagestan is written on them. Ornamental piping connects the golden stripe.
Coat of arms
The current coat of arms of Dagestan, the significance of which will be described below, immediately unites a fairly large number of peoples, it shows that they are united in political, historical and cultural issues.
The eagle, being the main object, personifies power, vision, immunity. It is worth noting that this bird is a sacred and revered idol for the people of Dagestan. He carries courage and confidence, courage and freedom, endurance and pride. This image enhances the handshake. It shows the benevolence of this people, its hospitality, peacefulness and openness. In the aggregate of all this, the eagle immediately characterizes both state power and people's power.
The sun is above the bird. It personifies life, fertility, happiness, light, the power of its people. In fact, its location and colors show, firstly, the vital position and prosperity of Dagestan, and secondly, once again emphasize the power in their own land.
Historical Coats of Arms
In 1878, the first coat of arms of Dagestan was adopted. It was officially approved on July 5. He looked very unusual. The main object was a golden shield. At its blue end was a red defensive post with 4 towers. There was a crescent moon above the arch, and above it was the torn head of a lion. A crown was placed on the shield, and around it were oak leaves, which were fastened with the Alexander ribbon.
The coat of arms of Dagestan in 1937 was a sprout of wheat wrapped in a red ribbon. In the middle there is an unusual form of a shield on which the inscription “RSFSR” flaunted and the notorious sickle and hammer.