Russia - rich state, and its main value - the diversity of people who live in it.One of the most colorful people of the country live in the European part of the federation.Its culture and traditions are so luxurious that even reflected in such things as the flag and emblem of the Chuvash Republic.
Mix civilizations
Earth this tribe were about six hundred kilometers from Moscow.Today there are more than 1.5 million people of this nationality.In general, they are divided into upland - living in the north-west region, and the grassroots, who settled in the south-eastern edges of the field.Previously, the two groups differed in the life and culture, but over time, differences were erased.
on the nature of the population affected by many factors.After Chuvash - came from the Turkic people.In 1551 they became part of Russia, later they had voluntarily accepted Christianity.The mixture of these factors creates a unique and interesting ceremonies.
This people are very closely related to their culture.Especially clearly it reflects the coat of arms of the Chuvash Republic.It is, as the book tells the story of the people.Each character represents a separate page from the biography of the tribe.
subject to dispute
first symbols in the region appeared under the tsars.Then on the seals of the Volga Bulgaria was portrayed lamb silver.He was carrying a red banner with a white cross.The components of the logo lie on the green, and later - on a blue background.
With the advent of the new Soviet authorities a certain time the republic had lived under its emblem and flag.There have been several attempts to add to the signs of the traditional folk elements, but then the leadership decided that national fragments are misplaced.Therefore, they were removed.Since 1937, the coat of arms and flag of Chuvash Republic have adjusted to the standards of the Russian Federation.
New History of state attributes began in early 1990, was then the local authorities, it was decided that should enter into the symbolism of folk motifs.Attributes have been talking about the history of his native land, the people who live in it, and their core values.
master's hand to the project of a new emblem and flag were joined not only leadership, but also the public face.Even before the announcement of the competition was created more than a hundred sketches of the future posters.Above them they worked not only residents of the area, and citizens from other parts of the country.
winner was Dorothy M. Yuriev.The author of the emblem of the Chuvash Republic in their work as clearly reflected the life and culture of the native people.His life was closely linked to the visual arts.Using his gift, he tried to tell the world about the amazing and rich traditions of their land.
The master said that the main way of his work - the Tree of Life.In the drawing, he laid an unusual point.According to his ideas, the crown symbolizes the three ethnic branches.The first - the indigenous Chuvash, the second - those who are in the diaspora, and live outside the region, and the third - representatives of other nationalities who settled in the region.
code ornament
One of the most vivid symbols that includes the coat of arms of the Chuvash Republic - The Tree of Life.Since ancient times, people associated it with fertility, longevity, and the essence of the people.
The people it relates to power, greatness and invincibility of oak.Geometric composition shows a desire for spiritual harmony and coherence between the world of humans and nature.Also, it is a symbol of the unity of many cultural movements, who live in the area.
Tree hanging over three octagonal stars that are responsible for the welfare and success.They - the transformation of the sun, which warms the different branches of the same oak.
These two stories are very often used in the decoration of clothes.
Magic color
When the project for the production of state attributes start, the artists were challenged to create not just a pretty picture, but also to follow some rules.The main task - to comply with the norms of the dominant colors of this art.It was necessary to take into account the motives of folk embroidery and weaving patterns.
That is why a profound meaning Ellie Yuryev laid in a color that is represented by the coat of arms of the Chuvash Republic.Job description confirmed by folk stories.Heraldic shield cutout decorated in yellow and red tones.The upper part of shining gold.This paint is the mascot of prosperity, happiness and strength.Lower element - purple.He played a leading role in the ornament, embroidery and weaving.Motto tape located under the main parts and contains an inscription in Russian and his native dialect.The text "Chavash Republic - Chuvash Republic."
The logical conclusion of this piece is the oak leaves and hop cones that hang from the edges of the frame with an inscription.
Green Gold
main occupation was agriculture that tribe.It cultivates many cultures.Particular attention was paid to hops.It was he who played a big role during feasts and banquets.Along with national dishes on the table, always there was a beer recipe is passed down from generation to generation until now.
tradition and use it to entertain guests drink it lives today.That is why the coat of arms of the Chuvash Republic is decorated with cones of hops.It should be noted that in the original version instead of the beer plant were shown sprigs of oak.
is not known exactly when the people began to brew beer, but the drink was an essential attribute of ceremonies and rituals.Barley or rye malt prepared within two weeks.In every yard had its own brewery.By the processes are responsible.In the preparation of the hosts even read out certain spells.We produce low-alcohol daily and festive strong slush.
plant, which is called "green gold", is present in such an important mark as the national emblem of the Chuvash Republic.
Hop cones hanging on a golden inscription, praised traditions and customs of this region.
Secret cultural preservation
symbolism is present not only at the main state attributes field.Today, a dozen cities in the region has its own emblem, the essence of which is not inferior to general state flags and regalia.
interesting and unordinary shield the main city of the region - Cheboksary.It shows five silver ducks flying envelope.Thus the residents express their desire for freedom and independence.In the picture there are three oak - as a sign of strength, justice and durability.Large print and framed by leaves of this tree.Traditionally, on this composition hang three octagonal stars.
Emblems areas of the Chuvash Republic - is a kind of coded messages from the past to the future.As long as people will be able to read them, they will not lose their traditions.
