current flag of Georgia (located below the photo) was officially approved by the Parliament in 2004.It should be noted that before this, he used the National Movement led by Mikhail Saakashvili, as a state symbol.At the same time one of the local scientists Bachikashvili Joseph argues that the five crosses, which it applied, applied for a long time.A clear proof of this are their images, which archaeologists have discovered during the excavation of the ruins of the churches that existed in VI - XV centuries.
General description and symbolism
itself Georgian flag is a painting, made in white, which caused five red crosses.One of them (the largest) and St. George is located in the heart.Four equilateral cross Bolnisi are small and are in the four squares at the corners.It should be noted that the image data on a white (silver) background are considered to represent the general Christian symbol and Savior Jesus Christ with the four evangelists.As regards the application is white, the heraldry treats it as a symbol of wisdom, purity, innocence and purity, while red - a symbol of courage, love, justice and courage.
legislation
As noted above, the Georgian flag was adopted in 2004.The corresponding decision was approved at the legislative level.In particular, in the second paper document specifically describes the image dimensions and which are applied to the national symbol.In addition, the law provides for the use of his colors and shades change are strictly prohibited.
history of Georgian flags
beginning of the twentieth century was marked for the Russian Empire (at the time Georgia was part of its composition) civil war.In its result, the country declared its independence.In addition, Parliament was formed.Shortly thereafter, the supreme legislative body of the state has been issued a decree on the competition for the sketch of the flag of the country.The winner was the project Yakov Nikoladze.
Whatever it was, the Democratic Republic existed for a very short time.In 1921, the country had entered the Soviet troops, and the old flag of Georgia has lost its relevance.A little later, a new banner country flag was red in the upper left corner of which was affixed "AHJWG."In 1930 it was translated into Georgian.Ten years later, the Supreme Council adopted the new version.From now on, the flag turns red, and in the upper left corner of the golden color was applied to the inscription "USSR".
April 11, 1951 there was another flag of Georgia.On the canvas red top blue band performed.On the square of the same color in the corner of the depicted circle with a red hammer and sickle.Above them is a five-pointed star.From the range of different flow direction 24 of the beam.This version lasted almost forty years.November 14, 1990 the Supreme Council of the Republic, it was decided to return the national symbol of the sample in 1918.It was used in the country until 2004.
Coat state
one of the national symbols of Georgia is also the coat of arms that was adopted by October 1, 2004.In his role he performs image red shield on which a silver figure of St George on horseback (the patron saint of the country), spearing a dragon.Above the shield is a gold crown, which is supported by lions.Under his picture can be seen the tape with the inscription, which became the motto of the state - "Strength in unity."It should be noted that the reason for the medieval coat of arms is a symbol of the Georgian royal house of Bagrationi.
the time of independence of the republic coat of arms, as well as the flag of Georgia was different.In particular, in the form of a seven-pointed star is the symbol used, framed by golden ornaments.At its center was located a shield with the appearance of St. George, sitting on a white horse.In his right hand he had a golden spear, prepared for battle, while in the left he held a shield.Above the head of the rider was a golden eight-pointed star to the right of it - the sun, and to the left - a month.Under the hooves located top of the mountain, and the month, and the sun - another two eight-pointed stars.The author of this version of the coat of arms was Eugene Lancer - Georgian academician.In 1991, after the restoration of independence of the country, he was taken again, and in 2004 - updated to the current version.
Georgia
Anthem Anthem, as well as the coat of arms and flag of Georgia, considered a national symbol of the state and was approved in April 2004.The author of the text has become a modern poet David Magradze and music to it was taken from the opera "Daisi" and "Abesalom and Eteri" Zacharias Paliashvili.The song was called "Tavisupleba", which literally means "Freedom".It should be noted that in its text predominantly used quotations from classical Georgian products.
