Flag and the coat of arms of Novosibirsk

The symbolism of Novosibirsk is represented by the coat of arms and the flag, their final version was approved in 2008, the last changes were made in 2004. Elements of the modern coat of arms are borrowed from the state symbols of the times of the Siberian Khanate.

Throughout its history the coat of arms and the flag of Novosibirsk several times underwent cardinal changes. Consider the modern symbols of the city, which proudly rise in all municipal buildings.

Novosibirsk Emblem: description

The coat of arms can be conditionally divided into three main parts:

• shield;
• Shield holders;
• Foot.

The coat of arms of Novosibirsk, like other state distinctive symbols, has its own designation. Every inhabitant of the city should know it.

The main part of the coat of arms is represented by a heraldic shield, obliquely divided by azure ribbon into two fields - green and silver. On the right side, the azure ribbon is fringed in silver. In the center (from right to left), the coat of arms of the city of Novosibirsk is surrounded by a belt, which is connected on the azure surface by the golden half of the ring. On the green field this belt is made in silver, on silver - in black. Above the shield is a crown of five golden towers with three-pointed teeth.

The shield holders are two black sables that support the shield from the right and left sides. From the mouths of animals can be seen red tongues. Claws, noses, throats and the inner part of the ears of silvery sables.

At the foot of the coat of arms, a three-colored ribbon is unfolded, along which along the entire length (parallel to the wave) there are strips of green, azure and silvery colors. Green and azure are separated from each other by a thread of silver color. In the center of the foot are crossed two black arrows with red feathers and tips. Above them is a red onion. This is how the coat of arms of Novosibirsk looks.

Symbols on the arms of Novosibirsk

As already mentioned, symbols were borrowed from the symbols of the Khanate of Siberia, which also depicted sables, onions, arrows. In modern interpretation, the coat of arms of Novosibirsk stands for:

1. The sable image depicts a rich Siberian fauna, especially fur-bearing animals.
2. The blue ribbon on the shield represents the river, the mighty Ob, where Novosibirsk was built.
3. The horizontal bandage is the most important railway line, called the Trans-Siberian Railway. The bridge, which is the continuation of this highway through the Ob, is stylized as a semicircle of gold. After all, it was thanks to its construction that Novosibirsk was formed.
4. The green field symbolizes the Siberian taiga, its majestic nature, and the harsh winter here, the snow depicts a field of silver color.
5. The crown of gold indicates that the city is the administrative center of the Novosibirsk region.

The Novosibirsk Flag

Just like the coat of arms, the Novosibirsk flag is the official symbol of this city. His cloth has a rectangular shape. It is cut diagonally into two fields: emerald and silvery. Still there is a blue wriggling strip. A wavy blue strip is bordered from the side of the green field in white.

The green part of the flag is a symbol of health and rich life, silvery - pure thoughts and dazzling white snow. A strip of blue with a light border - one of the largest rivers of Siberia Ob. Thus, the heraldic symbols of Novosibirsk reflect the beauty and richness of this harsh land.

Patriotism

The flag and coat of arms of Novosibirsk are revered by locals. State symbols embody the independence and wealth of the region. They are always present at important events, the flag is decorated with administrative buildings, and the coat of arms is part of many government documents.

At school history lessons, it is necessary to tell how these symbols of power appeared and why they are so important for the city and the region.