Crimea - is unique and unique region, "Order on the chest of the planet Earth," as one of its researchers.Tourists getting here for the first time, wondering how in such a small area of the territory could fit the diversity of nature.After all, there are the mountains and rocks, and the sea coast with pebble beaches, as well as noisy waterfalls and dozens of beautiful caves.
However, in this article we will not of the natural beauty of the Crimea and its symbolism.You will learn that symbolizes the Crimean flag and what semantics carries the coat of arms of the Crimea.Pictures main symbols of the republic are also presented here.We hope you will be interested!
flag and coat of arms of the Crimea - the main character of the peninsula
Any country, republic, district or city has its official symbols - the flag and coat of arms.They are historical, and often reflect (show) the identity of a particular community or territory.
cloth called flag rectangular shape, which has a certain coloring.Usually, this strip of different color and direction (at least - patterns or drawings).There is even a science that deals with the study of them -
word "coat of arms" (herb) is of German origin and literally means "legacy."The fact that originally served as the emblem of distinction for a particular kind, and this symbol was transmitted from generation to generation by inheritance.Later it was used, and as symbols of cities or countries.Science, studies the complex coat of arms is called heraldry .
is now available so that a coat of arms and flag of the Republic of Crimea.What is their semantics?
Coat Crimea: photo and description
basis of modern Crimean Emblem is Varangian shield.It depicts a mythical creature - the griffin, which looks to the left and holding in his paw blue pearl in silver shell.Overhead, a griffin is depicted rising yellow sun, and the shield is framed by two Greek columns on both sides.Below the shield is bordered tape (in the traditional colors of the Crimean flag, which will be discussed below) with the inscription: "Prosperity - in unity."
worth noting that the coat of arms of the Crimea, in its present form, was designed in 1991 and officially approved in 1992.In March 1995, it was legalized the Ukrainian authorities through the adoption of the law "on the Autonomous Republic of Crimea".
As you know, in March 2014, the Crimea was annexed to Russia.At the same time the local authorities of the Republic decided not to change the existing symbols of the peninsula, taking in June of the same year, the relevant law.
Here's a story experienced a modern coat of arms of the Crimea.Photos of the symbol you can see below:
value Emblem
following discussion focuses on the semantics of the symbols of the Republic.Coat of Crimea - which means it?
known that Griffin has long been used in the Northern Black Sea coast heraldry.So, it's a mythical creature attended the emblems of ancient Panticapaeum (now Kerch) and Hersonissos.
Coat of Arms of the Republic of Crimea is based on a red shield.It is not surprising, because chervlёny color - it's a reminder of the heroic and sometimes tragic fate of the Crimean people.It is no accident and the presence of pearls in the paw of a griffin.This is - a direct allusion to the uniqueness and originality of the Crimean land.
Communication Crimea since ancient Greece, too, shows the coat of arms - with two columns at the edges.But the sun is above the shield symbolize the dawn of a brighter future and the region.
Historical arms Crimea
Usually, symbols of countries and cities often change over time.And here the emblem of Crimea - is no exception.
interesting to see to it that he changed the course of history of the peninsula.After all, at various times in its territory there were various state entities.And the coat of arms, respectively, is also changing.
Coat during the Crimean Khanate
This powerful public education existed for more than three centuries: from 1441 to 1783.At the same time, it deals not only with the Crimean peninsula, and Kuban, as well as almost the entire south-east of present-day Ukraine.Capitals of the State at different times and were Old Crimea Bakhchisaray.Only in 1783 the territory of the Crimean Khanate was annexed by the Russian Empire.A little later, the annexation was recognized by the Ottoman Empire.
Herb Crimean Khanate can be considered as a generic emblem of the dynasty Giray - Tarak-sign tamga.By the way, today it is a national symbol of Crimean Tatars and depicted in their flags.It is known that this sign during the Crimean Khanate was minted on coins, as well as applied to some public buildings.
curious that today there is no single interpretation of the sign.According to one of them, Tarak-tamga represents the balanced scales.
Coat Tauride province
After the Russian annexation of the Crimea in 1783 on its territory was formed an administrative unit of the Russian Empire - Tauride province that officially existed in the period from 1802 to 1921.Its center (the capital) was the city of Simferopol, who immediately began to evolve rapidly.By the way, the place-name "Tauris, Tavrika" brought to the peninsula of the ancient Greeks, in the time of colonization of the Crimean coast.
How coat looked Crimea at that time, in XIX - the beginning of XX century?On the golden shield in the center of a two-headed eagle was black.On his chest was another eagle, small size shield with a cross (which is the one that sent the Greek emperor in ancient Rus).
top escutcheon crowned imperial crown - a symbol of royal power.It is bordered by yellow oak branches, which are woven in blue ribbon.As you know, this emblem has been approved March 8, 1784, when the province itself, in fact, did not exist.The image of the Crimean Emblem shown below:
Emblem of the Crimean Autonomous Republic
next stage in the history of the peninsula is connected with the arrival of Soviet power.In 1921, its territory was established Crimean Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, which lasted until 1992.The capital city of the republic remained Simferopol.Until 1954, the Crimea was part of the RSFSR, and then was transferred to the Ukrainian SSR.
How coat looked Crimea at that time?It is worth noting that he had two versions: the first - from 1921, and the second - by 1938.The only difference between them - in the inscriptions.Thus, the original coat of arms on the Crimean present inscriptions on the Crimean Tatar language, and in 1938 they completed the Russian.
looked emblem of the Crimean Autonomous Republic as follows: in the center - the red shield, which depicted a hammer and sickle - the central symbol of the Soviet system.He illuminates the rays of the rising sun from the bottom.Below the shield emblem was inscribed the motto of the country: "Workers of all countries, unite!"On both sides of the shield of the coat of arms bordered golden ears of wheat: seven left and right.
simple, uncluttered look and the flag of the Crimean Autonomous Republic.In the upper left corner of the solid red cloth placed just two inscriptions: "RSFSR" and "KrASSR" (below the first inscription).
flag of the Republic of Crimea
now worth telling and other symbols of the Republic of Crimea - on its flag.
Flag - is a mandatory attribute of any territorial entity.At the same time, it should reflect and accurately show the identity of a city, region or state.What does a modern Crimean flag and what is its history?
date of birth of the flag is considered to be September 24, 1992.In 1999, he was re-approved, but as the official flag of Autonomous Republic of Crimea as part of Ukraine.After the annexation of Crimea to Russia in March 2014 the republic's authorities have decided not to change the flag of the Crimea.
flag of the Republic of Crimea is a rectangular cloth consisting of three horizontal stripes of uneven thickness.On top of the flag is a blue band (1/6 of the whole thickness of the web), in the center - white (the thickest, which occupies 2/3 of the thickness of the web), and the bottom is red stripe (1/6 the total thickness of cloth).It is this kind of Crimean flag is a reference.The authors of this character and made Malgin A. Trusov.
What kind of semantics carries the flag of the Crimea?
believed that the red band at the bottom symbolizes the heroic and dramatic history of the peninsula, and a blue top - his rainbow and a promising future.This is the broad band in the center - it is now the Crimea.The authors do not inadvertently made the band very wide, suggesting that all of the events that occur in the life of the peninsula, is very important for its future.And the Crimea is waiting for a great future.
Conclusion
Thus, flag and emblem of the Crimea - is the most important symbols of the republic.They reflect the essence of a difficult, but very colorful history of the Crimean people.
