State symbols - a card of each country, giving an idea of the public values, priorities and policies.The three main attributes of the symbols are the coat of arms, anthem and flag.In addition, many countries have and the symbol of the animal, bird or plant.What are the symbols of Russia there are now?As they arose and that mean?
Flag
now impossible to imagine a country that has no flag.Nevertheless, it was not always.In Russia, the first flag has appeared only in the late XVII century, when released into the sea our first military Russian ship "Eagle".Imitating a strong maritime power whose vessels have long sailed under national flags, Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich ordered on Russian spacecraft to lift the cloth.According to some historians, the first flag of Russia was the white-blue-red, like this one, only with a golden double-headed eagle.Later, asked to replace the blue and red stripes on the black and yellow or orange.But the proposal was rejected, as the colors of the flag reflected a kind of symbol of Russia.In the pictures it seemed so - white snow covering most of the Russian winter, blue and red - the colors of the clothes Russian peasant men and women in celebration.This type of flag was abolished only in 1918, and in 1993 the newly restored by decree of Boris Yeltsin.Now his white means peace and freedom, blue - stability, and red - the country, the power of the state and shed blood for their country.
Coat
very significant addition flag other symbols of Russia.Photos of the emblem, approved in 2000, shows the golden two-headed eagle with spread wings and three crowns with a ribbon.In paws he scepter and orb, chest emblem of Moscow.The eagle is depicted in the background of red French shield.This picture can be interpreted in a way that protects the Russian Holy Trinity.The Russian government does not threaten anyone, and only cares about the integrity of their lands.All of Russia's intentions are pure and are directed against the universal evil.Country obedient to the law and adhere to justice.The modern coat of arms was created on the basis of the old, donated by the king Ivan III the Pope in 1452.The gift was timed to the marriage of the Russian Tsar in the Byzantine princess Sophia.Then emblem symbolized independence.The two heads of the eagle meant power over the east and west of the empire, and the crown stands for dual power.
Anthem
Some foreign ideology, ominously referring to Russia, believe that only a bear - the symbol of our country.But one of our main characters - the national anthem - proudly played at official ceremonies, while rewarding our athletes at the Olympic Games and in many other cases.His lyrics and music were written on the basis of the Soviet anthem.The first Russian national anthem came back in 1816.Prior to that, all celebrations were held under the hymns.The text of the first anthem is a poem called "Russian Prayer" written by Vasily Zhukovsky.Later, Alex Lvov wrote a second national anthem, commonly known under the name of "God Save the Tsar."In troubled 1917th interim government to replace it with the French "Marseillaise."The revolutionaries did their anthem, "The Internationale."In the future, the text was changed twice.Modern Russian anthem was approved by the president in late 2000 and rang in the New Year holiday.
Bear - a symbol of strength and courage
anthem, emblem and flag - the most important symbols of Russia.Bear selected symbol-animal of our country.This is done not by chance, in fact toed the Russian expanses have always considered the king of the forest.Much later, from the southern countries the fashion to call the king of beasts lion.Our brown bear with a view seems clumsy bumpkin, able only to roar so devastate hives.This is actually a clever animal, which in the northern latitudes is not equal strength.No wonder it bear venerated ancient Russians.They made multiple totems in the form of a bear, and believed that a guardian is required to protect them from their enemies, will give strength to the battle.In Russia and other northern countries, the cult of the bear.Hunters sought not only to enlist the help of the lord of the forest, but also to link it with its own spirit.For them strength, courage and nobility personified bear it.The symbol of the beast and becomes the protector of all kinds.
fictional myths about Russia and its bears
Interesting facts in his stories have all symbols of Russia.The bear, for example, according to some foreign historians, became our symbol solely because of the backwardness and stupidity of the Russians.In the XIV-XVI centuries in the developed European countries, Russia (Muscovy, as they said) represent the wild country, where they live among the barbarians.Many contributed to the work of the famous Austrian ambassador and diplomat Herberstein "Notes on the Moscow affairs".In this essay he wrote about the fact that in Russia bears go straight along the street, burst into the house and force people to flee.Perhaps some such incidents have occurred, as in the "Notes" narrated about the unusually frosty and hungry in 1526.Then, driven by hunger animals may appear in the cities in order to find food.However, many copyists "Notes" these are isolated cases filed as a common thing for the whole country, firmly securing the readers a negative image of Russia.
Rehabilitation Russian Bears
foreign public calmly took the main symbols of Russia.Bear also has long remained as a model of rudeness and backwardness Russians.Even now, especially in England, Russia's image associated with clumsy beasts of the forest, to emphasize the negative attitude to the country.However clumsy bear has long been rehabilitated.Important role in this played a circus, which bears his mind and showed outstanding ability.It is worth noting that not all foreigners linked with the Russian bear clumsiness and cruelty.For Frederick II, the King of Prussia, at the time warned to avoid waking a sleeping Russian bear.He meant that the Russian people, like the Bruins, good-natured and not dangerous as long as it does not offend.If, God forbid, this happens, it turns into an aggressive and powerful defender of their interests.
Bear - a symbol of not only Russia
Bear is a symbol not only of Russia.He is depicted on the coat of arms of Berlin, Bern, Lithuanian Samogitia, many Russian cities.His image was placed on the arms of his knights and nobility.Because of the bear named Berne.A Celtic Bear (Arktos) served as the vast territory of the title - the Arctic.
Bear is present even on the coat of arms of the Pope!This honor was given a wild beast because of the legend of the holy Korbiniane.According to its text when Korbinian went to Rome, a bear jumped out into the road and killed the horse of the saint.As punishment Korbinian ordered the beast to accompany him to Rome instead of the slaughtered animal.Bear obeyed.The meaning of the symbol on the coat of arms of the pontiff - the victory of Christianity over paganism.That's how many different interpretations of a bear, a symbol of Russia.Pictures of the beast portray him in various poses, or even only part of - one half of the body or head.But its meaning remains the same - the power, courage, courage.
Misha
The world still remembers the cute cute bear, who became a symbol of the Moscow Olympic Games in 1980.Some countries are so hated by the Soviet Union or were afraid that even refused to participate in competitions.The image of a smiling good bears largely helped foreigners feel confident on an alien territory and change the attitude to the Soviet people.After the Olympics, the bear became associated with the world of good and justice, because the competition was fair.Of course, this is not a historical fact is the reason why the bear symbol of Russia, but his choice of his small contribution made.Russia is often associated with Moscow.Touching a teddy bear - a symbol of the famous Moscow Olympics, which many Western ideologues gave politicized, without a doubt, remained in the memory of people from different countries.He seems to be saying, well, look, Russia is not dangerous, and is open to friends and hospitable.
Bear - a symbol of Russian land
As already mentioned, have their own history and its importance for all symbols of Russia.Bear, moreover, is a symbol or depicted on the arms of many Russian cities.In Perm, he was even a monument.As the creators of jokes that foreigners had no doubt bears the streets of Russia really go.A Norilsk bear not only depicted on the emblem of the city with the key in the paws, but has become a living symbol of the city in the form of a small bear.Bear depicted on the coat of arms of Khabarovsk, Yekaterinburg, Syktyvkar, Yaroslavl and other Russian cities, because this animal is loved and revered.And because the bear - is strength, courage and protection.
