In the history of cities there are many secrets, riddles and moments that have lost their truth as a result of various events. But now historians can talk about certain facts that have survived to this day thanks to the presence of symbols of power. It is the emblem and flag through the vicissitudes of time that carried the truth of the development and improvement of the city, showed the unity and integrity of the district. Thanks to these symbols, you can discover the city of imperial times and compare the values and things that have survived to this day. For these symbols, the people fought and opposed the robbers and alien tribes, longing for power and greatness.
The flag and the coat of arms are a living story of the change and improvement of the city, its reincarnation through the centuries, times and difficult eras. It is a city with people and experienced moments that should not be forgotten today. The coat of arms of Samara and its flag are considered symbols of power and integrity of the city and the entire district.
Flag
The city flag is considered to be an officially approved sign of a legal nature, which, together with the emblem, is the main symbol. The law was signed on December 30, 1998 at a meeting of the Samara Provincial Duma. Due to some improvements and additions, the flag today looks different than the original version. The last major change regarding appearance was made in 2015. The coat of arms and flag of Samara are placed in state institutions. They are legal elements at various meetings, meetings and other events of national importance. The flag together with the coat of arms are considered the main attributes of the city and the entire district.
Flag view
The appearance of the flag has its own special design. This is a rectangular panel, consisting of three identical stripes. The upper one is red, the middle one is white and the lower one is blue. Colors have their own meaning and relevance to the history of the city. The emblem of the city is placed in the center of the banner, and under it is the signature “Samara”, consisting of gold letters. The inscription is on the third, blue, strip. All proportions on the flag correspond to the placement of letters and elements of the coat of arms. The first letter of the inscription is capitalized, the rest are the same size.
Emblem
Coat of arms of Samara has its own interesting history. Initially, its elements changed depending on historical moments. The first option was considered the cornucopia, which also symbolized the merger of the two cities, then it was supposed to be a symbol of all working people. The coat of arms survived many deformations and changes over 350 years. Today, against his background, a wild goat is framed by a clear sky and green grass. Above the emblem is the imperial crown. It is considered a symbol of power, unification and power of the city. White color symbolizes purity and lightness, blue - clarity, brightness and beauty.
Green grass also matters. This is a hope for a better future and freedom for the whole people. The coat of arms of Samara is always depicted on the flag of the city and is its indispensable and integral part.
History of the coat of arms of Samara (briefly)
Samara received its official symbol in the winter in 1790. Then all territorial units of the Siberian governorate were given a coat of arms. In 1851, the symbol acquired some changed points. The coat of arms of Samara, whose photo is in the article, by decree of Nicholas I received a crown on the shield. On the last was a white goat standing on the grass. That was before the rise of the Soviet Union. When the USSR appeared, the coat of arms of Kuybyshev, which was approved back in 1985, became widespread. Although it has undergone a complete change, the past (with a goat) is inserted in miniature below.
For a long time, the coat of arms of Samara was published without the imperial crown. This item was added only in 1998.