Flag of Russia

RU · 2:3

Official Palette

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Symbolism

There is no official meaning for the colors, but they are widely seen as representing the Slavic people (Pan-Slavic colors). Common interpretations suggest white for nobility, blue for honesty and loyalty, and red for courage and love.

History

The tricolor was first used by Peter the Great in 1696 after he visited the Netherlands. It served as a civil ensign for centuries before becoming the national flag of the Russian Empire and later the Russian Federation in 1991.

Construction

The flag has a 2:3 ratio and consists of three equal horizontal bands of white, blue, and red.

Country Specifications

Capital: Moscow
Population: 143.4M
Languages: Russian
Continent: Europe/Asia
Landlocked: No
Borders: Azerbaijan Belarus China Estonia Finland Georgia Kazakhstan North Korea Latvia Lithuania Mongolia Norway Poland Ukraine
ISO 3166-1: RU

Flag Identification

Adopted: December 11, 1993
Proportions: 2:3 (≈0.67)
Total Colors: 3
Primary Layout: Horizontal bands

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