Russian symbolism is very interesting and tells a lot about the history of the country. Detailed analysis deserves every element.
What does a modern flag look like?
The sheet is characterized by the traditional shape of a rectangle with three horizontal stripes of the same size. Width and length relate to each other in a proportion of two to three. The stripes cover the flag of the Russian Federation in the following order: the top is white, the center is blue, and the bottom is red. The cloth was officially approved in 1896, before the coronation of Nicholas II, and before that, the standard of the times of Peter the Great was used. He was also a tricolor with black, yellow and white stripes. In Soviet times, a red banner was used, but already in 1991 the state symbols of the Russian Federation of imperial times returned to the country. It was approved by the law “On Amendments and Additions to the Constitution” and is used to this day. Interestingly, the aspect ratio changed in 1993, when it was changed from a proportion of one to two to two to three.
The value of the banner
The state symbols of the Russian Federation have no official interpretation. Nevertheless, there are several interpretations of colors. According to the first opinion, red represents sovereignty, blue is the color of the Mother of God, patronizing Russia, while white is associated with freedom and independence. There is another point of view. According to her, the colors are associated with the regions of the country - White Russia, Little Russia and Great Russia. Finally, there is a third opinion on what the state symbols of the Russian Federation mean, which is most often mentioned now. It says that white is the embodiment of peace, purity and purity, blue is faith and fidelity, and red is power and blood shed for the native land.
Coat of arms of Russia
The flag is not the only significant symbol. The national emblem is an image of a golden double-headed eagle. It is placed on a red background, and on top are three historical crowns of Peter the Great. At the feet of an eagle is a power and a scepter. On his chest there is a red shield with the image of a rider hitting a dragon with a spear. The image of the eagle has been used since the time of Peter and serves as a symbol of the sovereignty of the Russian Federation, and the direction of the heads emphasizes that the country is located in Europe and Asia - it looks both west and east. A power and a scepter personify state power. The Horseman is George the Victorious, the defender of the country, a fighter against evil and darkness. The restoration of pre-revolutionary symbolism serves as a link to the centuries of history that existed before the emergence of the USSR and had a great influence on the future of the state. The modern coat of arms corresponds to the existing country, but also reflects the past, which is certainly valuable.
Russian anthem
Finally, another element is worth mentioning. State symbols of the Russian Federation include the anthem. For a long time, Orthodox chants were used in the country instead of secular music. During Peter the Great, patriotic songs began to be applied, and then the oldest Transfiguration march was used. It was used during the assault of Ishmael in 1790, near Borodin in 1812. By the end of the nineteenth century, the march of an elite regiment became the most popular. Officially in Russia, the English song “God Save the King” was translated by the poet Zhukovsky with the help of Pushkin. She was called the "Prayer of the Russians."
In 1833, new music and other words of Zhukovsky appeared. This hymn was called "God Save the Tsar" and was used until 1917. Interestingly, it was the shortest in the world - only six lines. After the revolution, Marseillaise was used for some time, and then the Internationale. In 1993, the President’s decree made Glinka’s melody the hymn “Glinka’s Patriotic Song,” which is still used today.