Even small countries in a formal submission at the larger, have their own customs, traditions, history and pride.The latter is based on national symbols, which are kept residents of small republics and autonomous regions with a zeal that can only envy the citizens more extensive, but the disparate states.Former Tatar SSR, now Tatarstan, is one of those not too large, but the proud and strong memory republics.
state history Tatar land: ancient times
This republic rooted its existence is very deep in the old days.Places where is the Tatars, were mastered by mankind in the days of stone tools.It is unlikely that the then disparate populations can be considered at least some semblance of power.The state territories occupied by the Republic of Tatarstan today, developed only at the time of formation of the Volga-Kama Bulgaria, that is, in the 9th century.This power of its time had a high cultural development, and quite advanced technology of agriculture and handicrafts.Just this Bulgar largely determine further path of becoming a huge number of peoples of the Volga.
freedom-loving spirit of the population
It may well be that it was the invasion of hordes of batyevskoy and the subsequent two or three hundred years of its rule laid down in the Tatar people striving for freedom and rebellion.It all started with campaigns of Ivan the Terrible, called Kazan and continued indiscriminate participation Razinsky Tatars in the Peasants' War.Reduced passions marked only with the approval of the Kazan province and its intensive development.Although the cost is fair to note that the war launched by Pugachev, too, did not leave indifferent the Tartars, and all subsequent performances by local folk population actively participated.The flag of Tatarstan in those days there was not even planned.
Such trend continued in the following decades.Future residents of Tatarstan did not remain aloof from any revolution or during the Civil War.The events of the Great Patriotic War, they also actively participated in the fighting.It was only with the onset of the peace initiative since the Tartars went to the creative direction: they began actively to develop the oil and gas industry trends, was founded by a grand reserve between the Volga and Kama, began operating avtomonstr KAMAZ.
time of independence, however, is independent of Tatarstan became only in the turbulent nineties, after the collapse of the giant formation called the USSR.And if this event is officially dates back to 1990, the modern name - Republic of Tatarstan - the territory gained only 92. Then they became a sovereign state, and a democratic orientation.It was entitled to conclude (or refuse it) alliances or agreements with any other countries.Since 2000, the new state was associated and united with Russia.
In between these milestones, and the flag was created in Tatarstan.
Appearance banner of
His appearance is modest, strict and unobtrusive.Like most of the other flags (both public and military, corporate, generic, etc.) is the rectangular panel.In today's world, most of these state symbols is divided into horizontal bands.The flag of Tatarstan - one of them.Stripes on this banner of three: two of them are equal area and painted in red and green.Average - very narrow (according to the rules of heraldry Tatar it should be no wider than 1/15 "height" of the flag).Its color - white.
developer whose brainchild became the flag of the Republic of Tatarstan is Khaziakhmetov Tawil.This is not his first work;among other titles, it boasts the title of People's Artist of the country.In addition, Khaziakhmetov also winner of an honorary award in Tatarstan named after Tukai.
significance of color national symbol
Like any other country, this associate in the Russian republic of color took his banner, to put it mildly, not "from the ceiling."For its inhabitants, all the bands are filled with profound national, historical and psychological sense.
value of the flag of Tatarstan is divided into three parts, in full conformity with its coloration.Green, the top bands - a symbol of rebirth.Color bright spring greens also always considered the color of hope, and this nuance is also peculiar interpretation of the value of the Tatar flag.
second broad band - red.And here it is treated not as a symbol of the struggle, once spilled blood or impending revenge (such as scarlet interpretation are very common);No, the flag of the Republic of Tatarstan in this color embody the ancient symbols of power and life, power and energy, and the wisdom that comes with the comprehension of life experience.From some point of view, it is the image of maturity, adulthood and understanding.
remains very narrow, white part.She expresses the flag of the Republic of Tatarstan purity of intentions, peaceful mood and the desire to live in harmony with all its neighbors.
Religious particular country
Do not forget that this area is heterogeneous both ethnically and by common beliefs.Yet most of the population are Tatars, who have long been Muslims.And even if many of the forgotten ancestors establishment of the Soviet period, a considerable number of people have returned to the faith of their fathers in recent years.
However, the Russian living in this country and Orthodox Christians, only slightly smaller.And let all these details - the internal affairs of the Republic of Tatarstan, and the flag represents.So, from this point of view, the green part personifies Islam (his original color) and Muslim Tatars;Red represents the Russian population of the country and, accordingly, Orthodoxy.Separating the white striped symbolism treats Tatarstan as a symbol of mutual understanding, peace, harmony and friendship.
What contains the coat of arms
His image is very curious.On the one hand, it is extremely laconic, the other - full of deep meaning.The flag and the coat of arms of Tatarstan is very in tune with their color palette: the same white, green and red.And in the second state symbol color values largely correspond to the symbolism of the first.The circle, which is the background for the rest of the image - an image of the sun.It - a leopard with wings and shield (round, not characteristic of Western European heraldic tradition sharpened).On the rim of the circle is a traditional Tatar ornament, open at the place where the inscription is the name of the republic.
What does it mean
most significant image of the coat of arms is a leopard.Its symbolism is complex and multifaceted.First of all, is the personification of fertility, it is in this form in ancient times people seemed appropriate deity.And this animal is considered besides also the patron of the Tatar people and his land.
Noteworthy is raised above the ground a huge cat's paw.To begin this gesture represents the greatness of the supreme authority and its acceptance by the people.But in addition, the symbolism of Tatarstan treats this as a movement paw and the country forward, her progress.This beast has a pronounced claws and teeth - as a symbol of the willingness and ability to defend.Wings Leopard hinted at protecting not only on earth but in heaven, and the position of the tail marks benevolence and friendship.
Equally important is the image of the sun, against which the leopard walks.It is a symbol of life, with success, happiness and good luck.This character is reinforced and color - as bright, which contains the flag of Tatarstan.No wonder our star - the progenitor and "zhivitel" all that exists on earth.
Astra shown in panel (although some commentators called tulip flower), in conjunction with the Tatar ornament on the rim of the emblem symbolizes ozhivanie nature awakening from hibernation, while the revival of the people and country.The presence of these items on the emblem is a kind of a wish, and even appeal to longevity and well-being.
additional color
However, there are color differences in the state symbols of the Republic of Tatarstan.The flag does not contain gold on a panel, and it is present in the emblem.Framing this color to start an expression of the idea of perfection, unity and infinity, and represents a continuation of the wealth, beauty and elegance of the republic.The same is made with gold ornament that highlights the value of tradition for the Tatar people, as well as the inscription "name" of the republic, in a sign that its citizens will remember its origins and appreciate gaining statehood.
If you look without prejudice, very in tune with each other emblem and flag of Tatarstan.Photo and both are close and the eye just enjoys the combination of the main state symbols of the Republic.Maybe they are not very pretentious and ancient, but it is so full of deep meaning that not all of its layers can understand the first time.
