Any country has a set of state symbols, which are traditionally the anthem, coat of arms and flag. Russia as a state has a complex, ambiguous, and largely difficult history. It is not surprising that metamorphoses of the system were reflected in the symbols of the state. And when their graphic displays were combined with historically established ones, the flag day of Russia was established.
The origin of the Russian flag
The “father” of the three-color Russian flag is considered to be the greatest among the Russian tsars Peter the Great, although historians argue with this opinion. Nevertheless, for the first time on the ships of the navy, he was raised by Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. But Peter officially “appointed” the tricolor as the flag of the Russian Empire, so the championship of Tsar Alexei is often ignored.
The fate of the tricolor in the XX-XXI centuries.
The October Revolution not only destroyed the empire, but also abolished the adopted state symbols. For decades, the red flag acted as the national flag, which underwent only minor changes during this time. And only the collapse of the Soviet Union made possible the establishment in the near future of the holiday "Day of the flag of Russia." Together with him, the traditional symbols of the state returned.
Flag Day of Russia
The holiday was tied to the date when the forgotten tricolor was first raised after more than a seventy-year break. This happened on August 22, 1991, and it was in memory of a significant event that this day of the last month of summer was designated as the Flag Day of Russia.
What do flag colors mean?
The explanation of the colors chosen for the Russian banner differs from each other in different sources. The most common is the one that was put forward when the flag was first adopted: from below the earthly world (indicated by red), above it is the celestial (and the color corresponds to it), at the very top - divine, pure, and therefore symbolized by white. These explanations are often given by teachers in schools on Russian Flag Day. Although there are other justifications for the color scheme: white - nobility, red - courage, blue - fidelity. And this is a more modern interpretation.
State Day the flag of Russia is not a very famous holiday beyond its borders. Honestly, few people knew or remembered about him in the first 5-10 years and within the country. But over time, this day became widely popular, and in many cities solemn events, processions, and competitions coincide with it. Some of the results of the celebrations even got into the Guinness Book of Records.
Coat of arms and flag
It is noteworthy that the emblem of Russia was restored along with the flag, but the exact day dedicated to the latter was not allocated. The drawing was finally approved in the Russian Federation on December 25 in 2000, although a decree on the appearance of the coat of arms was signed on November 30, 1993, and for the first time it was approved by Tsar Alexander the Second - on April 11, back in 1857. In Moscow, May 6 is celebrated - this is a church day in memory of St. George the Victorious, it is now celebrated as the Day of the Coat of Arms and the flag of Russia.
As a matter of fact, at one time Russian Flag Day was founded with the goal of uniting the nation and raising the spirit of Russians in difficult turning points. Not only has the goal been achieved - the holiday has also become very popular. Perhaps that is why Russia has only one memorable date related to state symbols.