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For the first time in the modern history of Russia, the modern tricolor was raised over the Government House on August 22, 1991. It replaced the red banner of the USSR with a hammer and sickle, but at the same time became a direct successor to the flag of the Russian Empire. And the very first white-blue-red flag fluttered on the Russian military ship "Orel" during the reign of Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, but it is unknown exactly what it looked like. Later, Peter I officially approved the tricolor as the flag of the Russian merchant fleet, while personally drawing its sample. It became the national flag at the very beginning of the reign of Nicholas II.
There is no official interpretation of the meaning of the colors of the Russian flag. Usually they say that white means freedom, peace or purity, blue – faith, loyalty or honesty, red – strength, courage or blood shed for the Motherland. As the Deputy Minister of Science and Higher Education Olga Petrova aptly noted, the tricolor is the DNA of a Russian, so it seems to us that everyone can interpret its colors in accordance with their personal feelings and preferences. The main thing is not to disgrace its honor.
Congratulations on the National Flag Day to all citizens of Russia! Let it inspire us, unite our hearts and give us confidence in all our endeavors.
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