Belarusian history is full of difficult struggle for independence.His official symbols of the state has acquired more recently, in the period of gaining independence after the collapse of the Soviet Union.Before that was considered the main flag of the Soviet.Currently used standard with more than sixty years of history, and there is an informal version with white-red-white cloth, which is used by the opposition and the nationalists.
modern state flag
The flag is a symbol of the sovereignty of the Republic, has a rectangular shape and consists of two rectangular strips.The colors that includes a Belarusian flag - red and green.The upper band red and occupies two-thirds of the width of the cloth, and the lower, green, about one-third.Near vertical shaft is the band with the national red-white ornaments, it takes 1/9 lengths.The width refers to the length as well as 1 to 2. The flagpole is colored in a golden color.For ceremonial processions and solemn date for it is also used a diamond tip with a five-pointed star made of yellow metal.The same star is shown in the state emblem of Belarus.
When using national symbols?
use of the flag is regulated by a set of rules.Thus, at the presidential residence on the administrative buildings of ministries and the National Assembly and state committees should be the standard of the time.This also applies to courthouses and local executive bodies.Buildings of diplomatic and consular missions in other countries determine the rules for the use of national symbols individually.In addition, the flag should be used on polling stations during the elections or referendums, at border crossings and in military units, marine and commercial ships, in sports facilities in the days of the championships and the national championships or international scale.Use red-green flag can also be ceremonies and celebrations of state and public bodies, institutions, enterprises and organizations.In the family, employment, and national holidays to decorate your house or car flag can any citizen of the country.
History of
In January 1919 was created a manifesto on the establishment of the Soviet Socialist Republic of Belarus.February 3 was recognized as independent states emerged and adopted its constitution, which states flag and coat of arms.The symbolism of that time was directly linked to the communist ideas.Therefore, the Belarusian flag was a red flag in the left corner which housed golden letters S.S.R.B.or complete transcript of the country's name.February 27 it was decided to create a buffer state, the Lithuanian-Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic.Flag of Belarus in this period was a scarlet cloth.When Litbel ceased to exist and the Byelorussian SSR became a part of the USSR, the new Constitution was adopted.The new flag and emblem of Belarus were similar to the existing ones.Thus, the main state symbol is a red flag with golden letters "Byelorussian SSR" in the shaft.Constitution of 1937 were added to the red star with hammer and sickle.
rise to the modern variant
In the fifties came the new constitutional decree.According to him, it was adopted red and green flag of Belarus, whose pictures are very similar to its modern version.The difference is that in the upper left corner of the Soviet version were depicted hammer, sickle and five-pointed star.They could write on the side of the square in one-sixth the width of the cloth.The sharp end of the crescent was exactly fall into the middle of the upper side of the square, and handle tools - rest on the bottom corners.The five-pointed star was the size of a circle with a diameter of one-twelfth of the width of the flag.As with all the previous ones, as well as the modern, flags, and the ratio of width to length is one to two.
symbolism of colors used
As with other nations, for Belarusians cloth shades have great symbolic value.The red bar is associated with the sun and by blood, brotherhood and symbolizes the struggle for a just cause.This color is a sign of happiness and high position.In the old days to know wore red hats and boots as a mark of special distinction.In addition, the use of red means victory and high destiny.Green indicates a close relationship with nature.It is associated with forests and fields, which covered most of the areas.The green band is a symbol of good, growth, prosperity and peace.These colors of the flag of Belarus and their combination are designed to give the most complete picture of the cultural values and traditions of the country.White is a symbol of freedom, the pursuit of which is another important quality of Belarusian civil.
history ornament
Red-white band at the hoist recalls the traditional folk crafts.Ornament Belarusian flag has been selected from a variety of options and constitutionally approved in the Soviet period.Option, which is used to this day, was established in 1917, ordinary peasant Matrona Markevich Kostelische the village, which is in Senno district.His main idea is that the hard work and skills are a prerequisite for happiness.In fact, the pattern is a fragment of woven hand towels on traditional Belarusian machine.These towels are called Belarusians "towels" are widespread in the national economy, and it is often decorated with red embroidery on white linseed background.
Symbolism ornament
Each element of the white-red stripes adorning the flag of Belarus near the shaft, has a special significance.In the center is a diamond off of it "hooks", also called "paddles" or "horns."These parts symbolize movement and eternity.By itself, the diamond is a symbol of the goddess of fertility.This kind of image is sown field.It is surrounded by signs which should encourage good luck and good harvest, as well as contribute to the fulfillment of the righteous and good wishes.Small diamonds means "bread", the food, which is important for the spirit and body.Through characters such ornament, which uses the flag of Belarus reflects the culture and history of the people who created it.
White-red-white flag
Modern Belarusian nationalists often used in place created in Soviet times, the version of the flag white-red-white flag.This symbol was created by Claudius Dushevskim-dos in the early twentieth century.There are versions that in ancient times it was under this canvas army went for the victory in the Battle of Grunwald, some historians consider him the prototypes of the flag of St George and the coat of arms "Pursuit".Nevertheless this document is not confirmed.The first official mention related to the graduate of the St. Petersburg Institute of dos-Dushevskim, which turned the Belarusian nationalists during the February 1917 revolution.He has created several projects, of which has been chosen the white-red-white flag of Belarus, which has been used by various student and insurgent organizations.During the Great Patriotic War of panels used in such collaborators, so today it has some negative value.
