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Symbols of Russia — official and non-official
The national symbols of Russia are a part of the cultural heritage of the country which has given the country its national identity.
The official and non-official symbols play an important role in formation of a country and a nation’s image; they build up its recognition.
Symbols of Russia and Russians are quite diverse. There are only three official symbols, i.e. authorized by law, symbols of the state — the flag, emblem and anthem. But there are a lot of informal symbols, which are often much more famous and popular.
Оfficial symbols:
National Flag of Russia
The national flag of Russia is a three-color flag-white color which lies on the top, blue in the middle and red on the bottom. White stands for nobility and frankness; blue symbolizes loyalty, honesty, chastity and scarlet represents self-sacrifice, generosity and love. While some Russians believe that red means the land, blue stands for sky, and white symbolizes heaven.
The current Russian flag was adopted on August 21, 1991 just before the country became an independent state.
Two-headed Eagle
The two-headed eagle first appeared in Russia, during the time of Moscovia, in the 15th century. Two-headed eagle has been the symbol of the monarchy of Russia for more than four hundred years.
The two heads of the eagle stand for the two parts of vast Russian empire — European and Asian, which are believed to be an important part of the country of Russia.
National Anthem of Russia
In 2000, the national anthem of Russia was accepted. The music was composed by Alexander Alexandrov and the lyrics were written by Russian Federalist Sergey Mikhalkov.
Non-official symbols of Russia:
Matryoshka
Matryoshka is the most famous symbol of Russia and the most popular Russian souvenir all around the World. It is a set of wooden dolls nested into each other. The painted image on them is most often a woman wearing traditional Russian costume decorated with flowers and patterns. It seems that the matryoshka has come to us from the antic world of legends and fairy tales, though in reality the wooden doll is only about hundred years in existence.
Valenki
Valenki, or felt boots, are Russian national footwear. They are traditionally made of milled fleece, and each pair requires at least a kilogram of fleece that must undergo a long processing treatment. It must be combed out, made into thin strips of felt, shaped, boiled, and dried out.
Balalaika
The balalaika is a plucking string instrument that resembles a guitar, but has a triangular shape and only three strings (or two in some cases). Today the balalaika has disappeared from Russians’ everyday life almost completely. There aren’t many people left who can play it – not to mention, only professional musicians in Russian folk music ensembles.
The first mention of the term «balalaika» was in a Russian document from 1688 — balalaika was used by Russian peasants, skomorohki, or wandering minstrels.
Many people prefer to travel by car. Traveling this way, you can explore the city, through which your route. The biggest advantage of this trip is that you can stop whenever you want and do not depend on any schedule. You go from the door of his house and choose the other path that you like.
Bus tours are inexpensive and very popular. They are planning a vacation, since it is possible to see many sights and at the same time, a good rest.
The cheapest and one of the most popular forms of travel - walking and hiking. For the lover of nature is always a great opportunity to directly communicate with it.Walking through the woods or along the river, resting on the shore of Lake Forest, or climbing a mountain, you feel part of nature.
All kinds of travel has its advantages and disadvantages. People choose what fits their plans and capabilities. While traveling, we can see and learn many things that would never see or learn at home.
I can not say anything explicit. I think people should wear traditional clothes most of the time to keep the world's diversity. It is very important for people whose religion requires the wearing of traditional clothing. And i think it is not our problem. They think they are right wearing traditional clothing. What have we?
I know the most people disagree with my opinion. I understand them. Wearing traditional clothes strange for us. Strange for us to complete obedience to the laws of religion. May be most of people do not want to see people in traditional clothes on the streets of them city.
I think im right. We must to thinke about other people. They are another nationality but they people too. And i will very glad if all people will think about another people.