Historically, with the formation of the state before the rulers of the question is how you can identify the sovereignty of their country, regardless of changes of government and dynasties.And the solution was found.This national symbols.
Any state in the world has its own official symbols.The most important difference of any country in the international arena - is, of course, the national flag, emblem and national anthem.For Russia, this two-headed eagle, tricolor and anthem, written to the music by A. Alexandrov.This complex identity of our country in the international arena, the object of her pride, symbolizing the unity of the nation, and of course, independence.State symbols and have a practical value: they are displayed on the stamps, coins and banknotes on and so forth.
Russian tricolor
The national flag of the Russian Federation - is its official distinctive sign.It was approved by President Yeltsin in 1993.It represents a web having an aspect ratio of 2: 3, of rectangular shape consisting of three equal strips.The upper band is white, middle stripe - blue, and the lower - red.Ever since ancient times, the main distinctive feature was its recognition of the flag from a distance, it can be used in open spaces.
double-headed eagle.Meaning
State Emblem of Russia - it is a certain distinctive sign composed according to the rules of heraldry.Emblem "Double Eagle" as well as the flag, approved by Yeltsin as Russia's state symbols.
Double Eagle "looks" in different directions.One of his head turned to the East, and the other - to the West.On his chest - a shield with a silver rider on a silver horse.This rider strikes a silver spear overturned snake.Both heads are topped with small crowns, above which rises a large.All are connected by a crown tape.The symbol of hard power is the attribute of honor and grandeur - a scepter in the right leg, and power - to the left.
double-headed eagle, which minted coins in the Russian ruble - it is not the emblem of our country, but only a symbol of the Russian central bank.In contrast to the main "bird" of the country, the feathered wings of the "predator" are omitted.
Hail Motherland!
Among the three official symbols of the national anthem takes pride of place in the image of Russia.Unlike the flag and the coat of arms, national melodies, and her words are always in the heart of man.After all, every citizen of our country must know by heart the creation of Alexander and Mikhalkov and, if necessary, to demonstrate that they belong to the state - to execute native anthem.
unspoken symbolism
Did you know that the national character - is not only officially adopted the flag, emblem and anthem.They may or may not have a formal status, but the well-known stories, with anything associated.For example, the Moscow Kremlin - is unchanged "business card" of the country and the Gallic rooster - a traditional symbol of freedom-loving France, by the way, here you can carry and the Eiffel Tower.In addition, the symbols may be tacit and famous geographical features, such as Mount Fuji in Japan, or the Amazon River in South America.
