The main state symbols includeflags and coats of arms of the subjects of the federation. They must be present at all events of the regional government, in the buildings of the municipality, in the offices of officials and heads of organizations.
Description
The coat of arms of the Leningrad region is made in the formfrench shield. This choice of authors is due to the main directions of European heraldry. This form is the most popular and common in the territory of the Russian Federation and nearby countries.
The background is painted in blue. It has a golden key and a silver anchor. The upper part of the shield is made in red (scarlet) color, which shows a strong brick wall.
Symbolism
The coat of arms of the Leningrad region, the value of whichgoes far in history, is one of the most important symbols of this territory. Even before the formation of St. Petersburg, this territory carried great strategic importance and was one of the most important parts of the country. The golden key symbolizes the “window to Europe”, having cut through it, Peter the Great opened new opportunities and knowledge for Russia.
The silver anchor indicates that the Leningrad region was the site of the construction of a powerful fleet, and is now considered the birthplace of two ports: St. Petersburg and Vyborg.
Reinforced battlements symbolizethe defense capacity of the region and its strategic importance during the difficult war years. In this area there are many impregnable fortresses that did not succumb to the enemy.
The color scheme is based on the Russiantricolor, and the choice as the basis of a azure hue indicates the important role of the region with respect to water military force. The coat of arms of the Leningrad region was approved in 1997 by the law “On the coat of arms and flag of the Leningrad region”.
Description of the flag
Флаг региона расположен на полотне прямоугольной forms. The ratio of width and length is 2: 3. In its color scheme, it almost completely copies the Russian tricolor. The main color is white, in the middle of the banner is the coat of arms of the Leningrad region. In the lower part there are two waves of blue and red.
Flag Symbols
This symbol is the same as the emblem of the Leningradregion, trying to emphasize once again the importance of the region for the country as a whole. Russian tricolor shows proximity and loyalty to the state. The image of the waves in the lower part indicates that the area controls the access to the Baltic and other northern seas.
Coats of arms of Leningrad region
St. Petersburg is the northern capital of ourof the state. The emblem of the Leningrad region underwent changes in 2003. The heraldic shield of the French form was painted bright red. On it are two silver anchors, in the middle of them crosses the golden scepter. Such a composition speaks of the important water value and proximity of the city to the government.
В то же время щит увенчан императорской короной и framed by the blue St. Andrew's ribbon. Diagonally behind the main image, two scepters are shown, the upper part of which is framed in the form of a golden two-headed eagle. This design once again underlines the history of the city and its importance for the country.
On the coat of arms of Vyborg, the shield is divided into two parts: at the bottom there is a golden letter on a blue background, the top margin is painted red, and there are three golden crowns on it. Two angels are sitting above the shield.
The symbol of Gatchina is also divided into two parts.At the bottom on a blue background is shown a letter. The upper half is painted gold, inside is a golden double-headed eagle, topped with three crowns. On his chest is a red shield with the image of the symbol of Paul I, behind him is the cross of the Order of John of Jerusalem.
The emblem of the city of Kingisepp depicts a black eagle on a stone, looking at the bright sun. The background is green.
The symbol of the city of Kolpino is made in the formFrench shield, on a white background depicts a scarlet pole with three lights. On the sides of it are two black narrow pillars. In the upper left corner shows the coat of arms of St. Petersburg. The shield itself is crowned with a red tower crown. It is framed with two golden hammers and Alexander's ribbon.
In the left part of the coat of arms of the city of Kronstadt on a blue background is shown a tower with a lighthouse, on the right side of a red field depicts a cauldron on an island around which is water.
The coat of arms of the city of Lodeynoye Pole is divided into parts: on top is the coat of arms of Olonetsky, and in the lower part on a blue background is depicted a warship.
The symbol of the city of Lomonosov is very simple: an orange tree stands on a silver background.
The emblem of the city of Luga is also divided into parts: at the top - the emblem of Pskov, and at the bottom on a blue background tub with salmon.
The coat of arms of Novaya Ladoga depicts the Ladoga Canal on a scarlet background, and on its sides are two horns of Plenty.
The symbol of the city of Pavlovsk completely repeats the upper part of the coat of arms of Gatchina.
Coat of arms of Priozersk: on the top on a red background there are two armored hands holding swords, and on the bottom there is a golden heron with a stone in its paws.
On the pink background of the emblem of the city of Pushkin there is a black double-headed eagle, in the right paw he holds a lamp, and in the left anchor. On the chest is a blue shield with a silver cross.
The emblem of the city of Rozhdestveno is quite peculiar. On it you can see a sunbeam that falls on a chalk mountain.
On top of the silver background of the coat of arms of the city of Sestroretsk is depicted an oak branch with green leaves and golden acorns. The lower part of the shield is colored gold, with stormy blue waves above it.
The coat of arms of the city of Tikhvin depicts a silver elk on a green background, carving a spark from its hooves while standing on the anvil.
Against the blue background of the coat of arms of Shlisselburg there is a silver city wall, above which is depicted a golden key surmounted by an imperial crown.
The coat of arms and the flag of the Leningrad region carry great significance. They emphasize the importance of the region and its national importance.
