The flag and coat of arms of the Bryansk region are official symbols of the region, reflecting its history, culture and features. What elements are depicted on them and why?
Description of the coat of arms of the Bryansk region
The regional emblem was approved in November 1998, and its use is regulated by the law “On the Symbols of the Bryansk Region”. The emblem is used in some securities, administrative documents, on the facades of administrative buildings, etc.
The emblem of the Bryansk region (see photo below) has the form of a French heraldic shield, pointed in the central lower part and with rounded corners. On a blue background of the shield is a figure of a golden spruce with a three-tier crown. Under the spruce image are three golden rays of a Y-like shape.
The coat of arms of the Bryansk region includes in its composition the coat of arms of the main regional city. It is located right in the middle of the coat of arms. Outside, the coat of arms is surrounded by oak leaves and acorns, which are braided with ribbons. On the right side is a red ribbon, on the left is green. A sickle and a hammer are located above the emblem.
Character Meaning
Symbols placed on the coat of arms of the Bryansk region have a direct connection with the main characteristics of the region. They are designed to show the features of the region, as well as demonstrate the tradition of continuity. In this regard, the emblem has a sickle and a hammer as an element of the historical coat of arms. These elements also indicate that the region was formed during the existence of the Soviet Union.
The blue color on the shield indicates a connection with the Slavic culture, symbolizes the unity of the Slavic peoples. Three golden rays, placed under the image of spruce, also testify to Slavic unity. They also indicate the geopolitical position of the region - between the three states - Russia, Ukraine and Belarus.
The golden spruce, placed on the coat of arms of the Bryansk region, indicates the main attraction and pearl of the region - the Bryansk forest reserve . An oak wreath indicates the status of the region as an administrative-territorial unit of the Russian Federation, which is endowed with certain powers and rights of state power.
Red and green ribbons are orders and testify to the awards of the area. On the right is the ribbon of the Order of Lenin, which was awarded to the Bryansk region in 1967. Green - ribbon medal "Partisan of the Great Patriotic War."
Coat of arms of Bryansk
The emblem of the main city plays an important role in the description of official symbols, because its image is also placed on the emblem of the Bryansk region. The city symbol was approved in 2009. It first appeared back in the 18th century in almost the same form as it is now. All elements were taken from the coat of arms of the Landmilitz regiment, so the symbolism is military in nature.
The city coat of arms has a French-style shield. It is divided into two horizontal areas. The upper, red, is a symbol of courage and fearlessness. The lower region of green means bright hopes, abundance and joy.
On the green field is a stylized image of a mortar (artillery weapon) of gold color. Its main meaning is wealth, generosity. Next to it are the pyramids: on the right side of ten shells, the left - of six. Mortar and shells together indicate combat power and strength.
Flag of the Bryansk region
The regional flag was approved in November 1998. Its author is Yuri Evgenievich Lodkin. The flag is a rectangular panel, the sides of which are correlated as 1: 1.5. It is painted in burgundy color - a symbol of the partisan movement during the Second World War. In the center is the exact image of the coat of arms of the region.
On the blue shield is an image of a golden spruce, at the foot of which there is a Y-like cross. In the center is the historical coat of arms of the city of Bryansk. The heraldic French shield is framed by golden oak leaves and fruits intertwined with sash ribbons of red and green colors. The composition ends with a sickle and a hammer, which are placed above the coat of arms.