Flag of Russian Federation - Design, Colors, Meaning, Symbolism

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The flag of the Russia features three horizontal bands of white, blue, and red.It symbolizes peace and honesty, faith and loyalty, and courage and strength.

The National Flag of Russian Federation

Flag of Russian Federation
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Russian Federation Flag Facts

CountryRussian Federation
CapitalMoscow
CurrencyRussian Ruble (RUB)
Official LanguageRussian
ISO Country CodeRUS
Adopted On11 December 1993
Design ByBased on historical Russian tricolor
National Day12 June (Russia Day)
National SongState Anthem of the Russian Federation
Flag Ratio2:3
ColorsWhite, Blue, Red
DesignHorizontal tricolor with white (top), blue (middle), and red (bottom)
Center SymbolNone
Meaning of WhitePeace, purity, and nobility
Meaning of BlueFaith, loyalty, and honesty
Meaning of RedCourage, strength, and the blood shed for the nation
SymbolismRepresents unity, sovereignty, and Russian national identity
Cultural InfluenceInspired by the Dutch tricolor and Russian imperial traditions
Unique FeatureServed as the model for many Slavic national flags (Pan-Slavic colors)
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