The coat of arms of Dagestan is one of the main symbols of the republic. It was adopted in 1994 on October 20.
Dagestan is a republic that is part of theRussian Federation. In the west it is washed by the Caspian Sea, in the east there are Caucasian peaks. On all sides it borders on other regions of the state. The country of mountains was formed in 1921. The main city (capital) is Makhachkala. The total length of Dagestan is 50 thousand meters.2.
Description of the coat of arms
The coat of arms of Dagestan is presented in the form of whiteThe coat of arms of the round form in which the golden eagle is enclosed. Above the bird you can see the same shade of the sun, at its edges is an ornament. At the base of the defensive tool are the mountains, the plain and the sea. Below them, at the very bottom, there was a handshake. On both sides stretched ribbons of blue and red. They wrote "Republic of Dagestan". Ornamental edges connects a gold strip.
Symbols of the coat of arms
The present coat of arms of Dagestan, the meaning of which will be described below, unites a fairly large number of peoples at once, it shows that they are united in political, historical and cultural matters.
Eagle, being the main object, personifiespower, foresight, inviolability. It should be noted that this bird is a sacred and revered idol for the people of Dagestan. He in himself bears courage and confidence, courage and freedom, endurance and pride. This image strengthens the handshake. It shows the benevolence of this people, its hospitality, peacefulness and openness. In the aggregate of this all, the eagle immediately characterizes both state power and the people's power.
The sun is above the bird.It embodies life, fertility, happiness, light, the power of its people. In fact, its location and coloring show, first, the vital position and prosperity of Dagestan, and secondly, once again emphasize power in their land.
Historical Coats of Arms
In 1878 the first coat of arms of Dagestan was adopted.Officially, it was approved on July 5. He looked very unusual. The main object was the golden shield. At its blue end was a defensive point of red color with 4 towers. A crescent moon was above the arch, and above it was the torn head of a lion. On the shield was installed a crown, and around it - oak leaves, which are fastened with Alexander's ribbon.
The coat of arms of Dagestan in 1937 was wheat germ, wrapped in a red ribbon. In the middle - an unusual form of a shield on which was inscribed the inscription "RSFSR" and the notorious sickle and hammer.
