Flag of Russia (GIF)

The waving flag of Russia (Animated GIF)

The flag of Russia (Russian: Флаг России), known as the "Tricolor," features a simple yet powerful design consisting of three horizontal stripes of equal width: white at the top, blue in the middle, and red at the bottom. These colors have historical significance, with white symbolizing nobility, honesty, and purity, blue representing vigilance, truth, and loyalty, and red symbolizing courage and valor. The flag's design dates back to the late 17th century and has gone through various iterations in Russia's history. In its modern form, it was officially adopted in 1991, following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, making it a powerful symbol of Russia's historical heritage, national identity, and commitment to democratic values.

Proportion:	2:3
Adopted:	1696–1923, December 11, 1993–present
Designed by:	Peter the Great
Flag image:	Animated GIF (25 frames looped)
Flag emoji code:	🇷🇺

The coat of arms of Russia on a waving white flag

The coat of arms of Russia features a double-headed eagle, a prominent symbol of imperial power and authority. The eagle clutches scepters and globes in its talons, signifying the dominion and sovereignty of the Russian Empire over both East and West. The eagle is crowned by three golden crowns, representing the unity of the three key regions of the empire: Russia, Ukraine, and Belarus. The shield on the eagle's chest bears the image of Saint George slaying the dragon, a powerful symbol of victory over adversity. This coat of arms encapsulates Russia's historical imperial grandeur, authority, and the legacy of its vast and diverse empire.

The Russian flag is waving on a flagpole rising from the globe.

Russia, officially the Russian Federation, is a transcontinental country in Eastern Europe and Northern Asia. Its capital is Moscow, and its population is about 143.4 million (2021). According to its land and sea borders, it borders with Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bulgaria, China, Estonia, Finland, Georgia, Japan, Kazakhstan, North Korea, Latvia, Lithuania, Mongolia, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Turkey, Ukraine, and the United States.

The waving flag of Russia with its coat of arms

The waving vertical flag of Russia (Animated GIF)

COUNTRY PROFILE
Capital and largest city:	Moscow
Other major cities:	Saint Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Yekaterinburg
Official language:	Russian
Region:	Eastern Europe
Ethnic groups:	81.0% Russian, 3.7% Tatar, 1.4% Ukrainian, 1.2% Armenian, 1.1% Bashkir, 1.0% Chuvash, 11.0% others
Religions:	71.0% Christianity, 14.0% Atheism, 10.0% Islam, 5.0% Other
Nationality name:	Russian
Area:	17,098,246 km² (6,601,670 sq mi)
Population:	143.4 million (2021)
Country codes:	RU, RUS (ISO 3166)
Internet Top-Level Domain:	.ru
Calling code:	+7