video messageThe video message for the National Flag Day was made by the President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin. He noted that the Russian tricolor is a symbol of the unity of the country.
Putin emphasized that Russia is a country with a rich history and culture, and that the national flag symbolizes the unity of the nation. He also noted that the tricolor began to be used as a symbol of Russia under Peter I and was promoted throughout the country on August 22, 1991, after which Russia was able to restore its sovereignty.
The head of state expressed his confidence that the national flag will always inspire us to reach new heights and defend the glory of Russia.
The historical flag of Russia, consisting of horizontal white, azure and red stripes, was officially recognized and used as the national flag of the Russian Federation, according to the decision of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR dated August 22, 1991. In 1993, a decree was issued on the State Flag of Russia, in which the azure color was replaced by blue, and the red color with red. Flag Day was established in 1994 by decree of Russian President Boris Yeltsin.
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