National symbols of Russia
Modern Russia (i.e. the Russian Federation) has many symbols. Some of these symbols remain from historical periods such as the Tsarist era or Soviet Union, while others have even older origins.
The Russian Federation has several official national symbols including a historical document, a flag, an emblem, a national anthem. The current design of the national flag is the same as the Russian Empire and was officially adopted again after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.
Emblems and symbols
Symbol | Name | Image |
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Official name | Russian Federation (and Russia) | |
National flag | Flag of Russia | |
National emblem | Coat of arms of Russia | |
National anthem | National anthem of Russia | |
National animal | Eurasian brown bear | |
National dances | Barynya, Kamarinskaya, Kozachok, Tropak, Khorovod | |
National flower | Chamomile | |
National instruments | Garmon, balalaika, gusli, spoons | |
National poet | Alexander Pushkin | |
National tree | Birch |
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