Flag and coat of arms of Bryansk region. Description of symbols

The flag and coat of arms of the Bryansk region are official symbols of the region, reflecting its history, culture and characteristics. What elements are depicted on them and why?

Description of the coat of arms of Bryansk region

The regional coat of arms was approved in November 1998, and its use is regulated by the law "On the Symbols of the Bryansk Region." The coat of arms is used in some securities, administrative documents, on the facades of administrative buildings, etc.

The coat of arms of the Bryansk region (see photo below) has the form of a French heraldic shield, sharpened in the central lower part and with rounded corners. On a blue background of the shield there is a figure of a golden spruce with a three-tiered crown. Under the image of spruce are three golden rays of 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 shield. Outside, the coat of arms is surrounded by oak leaves and acorns, which are braided with ribbons. On the right side is a ribbon of red color, on the left - green. Over the arms is a sickle and a hammer.

Meaning of symbols

The 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 characteristics of the region, as well as to demonstrate the tradition of continuity. In this connection, the image of the sickle and hammer is placed on the emblem as an element of the historical coat of arms. These elements also testify to the fact that the region was formed during the period of the existence of the Soviet Union.

The blue color on the shield speaks of a connection with the Slavic culture, symbolizing the unity of the Slavic peoples. Three golden rays, placed under the image of spruce, also attest to the Slavic unity. They also point to 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, points to the main attraction and the pearl of the region - the Bryansk forest reserve . Oak wreath indicates the status of the region as an administrative and territorial unit of the Russian Federation, which is endowed with certain powers and rights of state power.

Red and green ribbons are medal and bear witness to the rewards of the area. On the right is the ribbon of the Order of Lenin, to which the Bryansk Region was awarded in 1967. Green - ribbon of the 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, as its image is placed on the coat of arms of the Bryansk region. The city symbol was approved in 2009. For the first time it appeared in the 18th century in almost the same form as it is now. All elements were taken from the coat of arms of the landlily regiment, so the symbolism is of a military nature.

The city coat of arms has a shield of the French type. 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 there is a stylized image of mortars (artillery weapons) of gold color. Its main significance is wealth, generosity. Next to it are pyramids: on the right side of ten shells, left - of six. Mortars and shells together point to combat power and strength.

Flag of Bryansk region

The regional flag was approved in November 1998. Its author is Yury Evgenievich Lodkin. The flag is a rectangular panel, the sides of which are related as 1: 1.5. It is painted in burgundy color - a symbol of partisan movement during the Great Patriotic War. In the center there is an exact image of the coat of arms of the region.

On the shield of blue color there is an image of a golden spruce, at the foot of which there is a Y-like cross. The historical coat of arms of the city of Bryansk is located in the center. The heraldic French shield is framed with golden oak leaves and fruits, intertwined with bands of red and green flowers. The composition ends with a sickle and a hammer, which are placed above the coat of arms.