Very soon we will be celebrating the 70th anniversary since the great day when over one of the bloodiest wars in our country.Today, everyone familiar symbol of victory, but not everyone knows what they mean, how and by whom were invented.In addition, modern trends bring their innovations, and it turns out that some of the familiar childhood characters appear in a different incarnation.
history of St. George ribbons
There are symbols that tell us about a particular event.For several years in a row as a symbol of the Victory used St. George ribbon.She handed out on the streets of Russian cities before the holiday, its tie to the antenna of cars and handbags.But why this ribbon began to tell us and our children about the war?What is St. George's ribbon?
St. George ribbon is performed in two colors - orange and black.Her story begins with the soldiers of the Order of St. George, who established the Empress Catherine II November 26, 1769.This band later made into an award system of the Soviet Union called "Guards tape."To issue its soldiers as a mark of special distinction.The tape stretched across the Order of Glory.
What are the colors?
St. George ribbon - a symbol of victory, which indicate the following colors: black - it's smoke and orange - flame.Sam was given the Order of the soldiers for certain military exploits during the war, and he was considered an exceptional military award.Order of St. George was presented in four classes:
- Order of the first degree was from the cross, stars and ribbons in black and orange version, this award was worn over the right shoulder under the uniform.
- Order of the second degree suspected presence of stars and a large cross.It is decorated with a thin ribbon and was worn around the neck.
- third degree - this award with a small cross around her neck.
- fourth degree - a small cross, which was worn in the buttonhole of his uniform.
What is the St George ribbon in terms of color in addition to the smoke and flames?Black and orange now embody the military valor and glory.Handing the award is not only for people but also insignia that were issued to military units.For example, silver trumpets or banners.
St. George banner
In 1806 in the Russian army entered St. George award banners that married George Cross and tie black and orange ribbon with a banner tassels length of almost 4.5 cm. In 1878, Emperor Alexander II issued a decree on the establishmentnew insignia: now the St. George ribbons were given as a reward for military exploits of a regiment.
traditions of the Russian army passed from generation to generation, and the Order of Glory has not changed.During WWII he was three degrees, yellow and black colors of the tape, which is reminiscent of the George Cross.And the tape itself continued to serve as a symbol of military valor.
tape today
modern symbol of victory has its origins in the ancient Russian traditions.Today young people on the eve of the holiday ties a ribbon on the clothes, giving them away to motorists and passers-by just to remind everyone about the heroism of our people and to express their solidarity.By the way, the idea of such an action appeared to belong to the employees of news agency "Ria Novosti".How to tell the employees themselves, the task of this campaign - to create a symbol of the holiday, which will be a tribute to veterans survive and once again remind those who fell on the battlefield.The scope of the action is really impressive: every year the number of common ribbons increases.
What other characters?
Perhaps, in every city there is Victory Park, which is dedicated to this glorious feat of our grandfathers and great grandfathers.Very often, this event Times a variety of events, such as "Plant a Tree".Symbol of victory might look like and interpreted in different ways, but the most important thing - to show their involvement in this important event.In addition, it is important to bring a sense of love and respect for the homeland our children, and help in this is just such an important campaign.So, on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Victory started action "Lilac Victory" in which in Russian cities-heroes will be planted whole avenue of these beautiful flowering plants.
history of the Victory Banner
Victory Banner, many of us have seen the pictures and film.In fact, it is the flag of the assault of the 150th Order of Kutuzov II Degree Idritsa Infantry Division, and that he set up on the roof of the Reichstag in Berlin on May 1, 1945.We do this the soldiers of the Red Army Alexei Berest, Mikhail Yegorov and Meliton Kantaria.Russian law established the Victory Banner in 1945 as the official symbol of the victory of the Soviet people and the Armed Forces of the Nazis in 1941-1945.
Externally Banner is improvised and created in the military field flag of the USSR, which is attached to the shaft and create a monolayer of red cloth the size of 82 to 188 cm. In the face of the portrayed silver hammer, sickle and five-pointed star and the rest of the webIt is written in the name of the division.
How
hoisting the flag a symbol of victory - a variety of items that are popular year after year.And the banner of victory in a number of these elements and characters plays the most important role.Recall that at the end of April 1945 has been heavy fighting in the area of the Reichstag.The building is several times been subjected to assault, one after the other, and only the third assault gave their results.April 30, 1945 on the radio that broadcast around the world, was handed a message that at 14:25 on the Reichstag hoisted the Banner of Victory.And at that time the building has not yet been captured, only a few groups were able to get inside.The third assault on the Reichstag was conducted for a long time, and it was a success: the building was seized by Soviet troops, it was hoisted several flags - from divisional to homemade.
Symbols of Victory of the Great Patriotic War heroism of Soviet soldiers, namely banner and ribbons, are still used in various parades and events to mark the celebration of May 9.Victory Banner carried on the Red Square during a Victory Day parade in 1945, and this is specially trained bearers and their assistants.Main Political Department of the Soviet Army decree of July 10, 1945 Victory Banner is transferred to the Central Museum of the Armed Forces of the USSR in Moscow, where it should have been kept forever.
History Banner since 1945
Since 1945, Banner once again took out in 1965 for the 20th anniversary of the Victory.And until 1965 it was stored in the museum in the original form.Even later it was replaced by a copy, which closely follows the authentic version.It is noteworthy, but Banner instructed to store only horizontally: satin from which it was created, was too brittle material.That is why up until 2011. The banner was covered with special paper and stacked horizontally only.
May 8, 2011 in the hall "Victory Banner" at the Central Museum of the Armed Forces has been on display genuine flag, and he exhibited on the special equipment: the banner placed in a large glass cube that supporting structure in the form of metal rails.In this form - the true - these and other symbols of victory in the Great Patriotic War were able to see many visitors to the museum.
Notable fact: Banner (this that set up on the Reichstag) lacked strip length of 73 cm and a width of 3 cm. On this occasion, there were a lot of walking and still rumors.On the one hand, they say that a piece of cloth took on one of the memory of the soldiers who participated in the capture of the Reichstag.On the other, it is believed that Banner was stored in the 150th Infantry Division, where he served and women.And they decided to keep as a souvenir souvenir: a piece of cloth cut and divided it among themselves.By the way, according to the museum staff, in 70 years, one of these women come to the museum and showed a shred of Banner, who approached him on the size.
Victory Banner today
By far the most important flag, telling us of the victory over Nazi Germany - a mandatory attribute during celebrations on Red Square on May 9.However, used copy.Other copies as a symbol of victory in World War II may be displayed on the remaining buildings.The main thing that copies conform to the original view of the Victory Banner.
Why cloves?
Probably everyone remembers from the time of his childhood demonstration to commemorate May 9.And most of the monuments we lay carnations.Why them?Firstly, this flower is a symbol of male and courage and bravery.And this was the meaning of the flower in the third century BC, when the Carnation flower called Zeus.Today, cloves - a symbol of victory, which is a classic sign of heraldry passion rush.And since Roman carnation flowers were considered for the winners.
Draws attention to the following historical fact.Carnation was brought to Europe during the time of the Crusades and was used to treat wounds.And since there was a flower with the warriors, it was perceived as a symbol of victory, courage and the mascot of the wounds.In other versions, the flower was brought by German knights from Tunisia to Germany.Today, for us, cloves - a symbol of the Victory in the Great Patriotic War.And many of us have placed at the foot of memorials from these bouquets of flowers.
since the time of the French Revolution in 1793 carnation became the symbol of the fighters who died for the idea and came to embody the revolutionary passion and devotion.Victims of terror who went to their death, necessarily fastened to clothing red carnation as a symbol of confrontation.Modern flower arrangements on the basis of carnations symbolize the blood that spilled our grandfathers, great-grandfathers, fathers during the Great Patriotic War.These flowers not only look beautiful, but long retain decorative appearance in the form of a cut.
Popular flowers, a symbol of victory - a tulip and deep red.They are also associated with the red blood of Soviet soldiers shed for the homeland, as well as our love for their country.
modern symbol of victory
Festival May 9 is celebrated throughout the former Soviet Union each year.And every year, the characters beat me, complemented by new elements, the development of which involved many experts.On the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Russian Federation Ministry of Culture released a whole collection of characters that are recommended for the graphic and font design of various documents, presentations, handouts and souvenirs.As the organizers say, those characters - an opportunity for all to reiterate the great feat of the people, who failed to win an absolute evil.
Ministry of Culture recommends using symbols chosen as a base for the design of almost all communications formats holidays.The main logo, which was created this year - a composition which is represented by a white dove on a blue background, St. George ribbon and labels, made in the colors of the Russian tricolor.
Conclusions
symbol of victory - a seemingly simple elements, but they do carry a deeper meaning.And the meaning of these symbols would not hurt to know each citizen of our country who is proud of his homeland and his ancestors who gave us life and given the opportunity to live in a relatively peaceful environment.And George Ribbon, which is almost the main symbol of victory, will soon appear on all cars and clothes of the country of Russian citizens.The main thing is for people to understand what the symbol means.We remember, we are proud of the feat of our soldiers!
