The State Heraldic Register of the
Russian Federation
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is a list of descriptions and images of symbols that have received official approval in the Russian Federation, created "in order to systematize and organize the use of official symbols and distinctive signs". Maintaining the register is assigned to the
.
[https://constitution.sokolniki.com/eng/Heraldry/Council.aspx]
The State Heraldic Register was established in accordance with the Decree of President
Boris Yeltsin
Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin ( rus, Борис Николаевич Ельцин, p=bɐˈrʲis nʲɪkɐˈla(j)ɪvʲɪtɕ ˈjelʲtsɨn, a=Ru-Boris Nikolayevich Yeltsin.ogg; 1 February 1931 – 23 April 2007) was a Soviet and Russian politician wh ...
No. 403 of March 21, 1996.
According to the Regulation on the Heraldic Register, the following are entered in it:
* official symbols of the Russian Federation and constituent entities of the Russian Federation (
flag
A flag is a piece of fabric (most often rectangular or quadrilateral) with a distinctive design and colours. It is used as a symbol, a signalling device, or for decoration. The term ''flag'' is also used to refer to the graphic design empl ...
s,
coats of arms
A coat of arms is a heraldic visual design on an escutcheon (i.e., shield), surcoat, or tabard (the latter two being outer garments). The coat of arms on an escutcheon forms the central element of the full heraldic achievement, which in its wh ...
);
* official symbols of federal government bodies and state authorities of constituent entities of the Russian Federation (flags, coats of arms,
emblem
An emblem is an abstract or representational pictorial image that represents a concept, like a moral truth, or an allegory, or a person, like a king or saint.
Emblems vs. symbols
Although the words ''emblem'' and '' symbol'' are often use ...
s);
* official symbols of local self-government bodies and other municipalities (flags, coats of arms, emblems);
*
insignia
An insignia () is a sign or mark distinguishing a group, grade, rank, or function. It can be a symbol of personal power or that of an official group or governing body.
On its own, an insignia is a sign of a specific or general authority and is ...
,
award
An award, sometimes called a distinction, is something given to a recipient as a token of recognition of excellence in a certain field. When the token is a medal, ribbon or other item designed for wearing, it is known as a decoration.
An awar ...
s of federal executive bodies and executive bodies of
constituent entities of the Russian Federation.
All official symbols in the Register receive a registration number, which is not changed in the future. The right to an official symbol and distinctive sign entered in the register belongs to the holder of the certificate of registration of the official symbol and distinctive sign or its legal successor.
On October 13, 2003, President
Vladimir Putin
Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin; (born 7 October 1952) is a Russian politician and former intelligence officer who holds the office of president of Russia. Putin has served continuously as president or prime minister since 1999: as prime min ...
issued Decree No. 471-rp "On the procedure for Issuing Certificates of Registration of Official Symbols and Distinctive Signs in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation". According to this document, the certificate of registration in the State Heraldic Register "is drawn up on a standard letterhead", "is made on special paper", may contain "a multi-color drawing of the heraldic sign", "is sealed with the signatures of the chairman and executive secretary of the Heraldic Council and the stamp". The certificate shall indicate the serial number under which the official symbol or distinctive sign is entered in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation, the date and number of the minutes of the meeting.The Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation that made the decision to register the heraldic sign.
See also
References
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Russian heraldry
Government agencies of Russia