The colors of the Russian flag EXPLAINED
The colors of the Russian flag EXPLAINED RBTH 09 Jun 2021, 20:55 GMT+10 White, blue and red - the connection with the Dutch flag and shipbuilding and how the colors were interpreted at different times. As with many countries, the flag is one of Russia's main state emblems. For many years, the red banner with a hammer and sickle was the official flag of the USSR. The white, blue and red 'tricolor' came into use for the first time in modern history on August 22, 1991. Now, this day is regarded as National Flag Day - the decree "On Official Recognition and Use of the National Flag of the RSFSR" ...