In 1992, artist V.P. Chukuev from Gorno-Altaysk submitted for approval the flag of the Altai Republic (sketch). As planned, the proportions in the end amounted to 2: 3.
Banner Approval
In 1994, the National Assembly approved the future banner. It was a rectangular canvas intersected by four transverse stripes: alternating from above white, then blue. The middle strips narrower went in the same order. So mountain Altai received its state sign.
These colors indicate that Altai land has become part of the Russian Federation. Blue color represents the symbolism of the purest color of mountains, lake depths, heaven of the Altai Territory. White stripes represent love, eternal rebirth, sincerity, peaceful coexistence of the peoples living on this fertile land. The flag of the Altai Republic is known to few, but it is respected and respected by all local residents.
Coat of arms
Immediately striking a circle of blue and blue, along the edges of which passes a gold ribbon. The top is marked by a three-headed mountain peak. It marks the unique power of the region. On the central part is a white griffin with golden wings and the body of a lion. He guards the peaceful life of his land.
The Altai Republic was founded in the second decade of the twentieth century. First, the Oirot Autonomous Region was proclaimed, and after the war, three years later, the region was renamed the Gorno-Altai Territory. An airport was built and airlines with Moscow were established, the distance to which was 3641 km. Altai flag can be seen on all significant buildings of the republic.
Edge development
The region acquired the status of a republic after the collapse of the USSR, and a year later its modern name was determined. In the city of Biysk a railway station was built. Roads merged into one highway "Chuysky tract."
Gorno-Altaysk became the main city. The state assembly became the authority, and the regional government was proclaimed the executive body. In addition to the capital city, 10 administrative districts are united here in a little more than 92 thousand square meters. The population is more than two hundred thousand people, of which the urban population is 26%.
Several nationalities represent the population of Altai, among which the majority are Siberians. It borders mountain Altai with the Kemerovo region, the Republic of Tuva, Khakassia. The border strip passes through Kazakhstan, Mongol, and Chinese lands. The nature is diverse and diverse: powerful ridges cut by cold rivers, green valleys, huge pits in the mountains. Here is the highest mountain peak of Belukha.
Two water arms of Biya and Katun merge into the largest river of the Siberian land Ob. Lake Teletskoye is the largest in the region, reaching a depth of up to 325 m. The coat of arms and flag of the Altai Republic can be seen at all significant events of the region.
Climate, forests and agriculture
The forest is beautiful and majestic. It surprises with its conifers: cedar, pine, larch, fir. Valuable cedar breeds are supplied not only to the cities of Russia, but also abroad. Reserved places are entered in the register of the World heritage of mankind. The Altai flag is found in all protected areas, it is presented in miniature.
The livestock industry is one of the leading in the republic. Sheep, down goats, cattle, thoroughbred horses, yaks graze in the mountains and valleys of the region. Meadow flowers favor beekeeping. You can find here squirrels, sables, minks, foxes, ermines.
Agriculture boasts a rich harvest of barley, corn, sunflower, oats. Climatic conditions make it possible to develop tourism, recreation and organize medical processes. Mineral springs, therapeutic mud attract vacationers from all over Russia to resort complexes. In the region, the bright warm sun shines almost all year.
The flag of the Altai Republic and the coat of arms are respected by all local residents. In schools, children learn the history of their land and visit museums for clarity.