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Russia

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Quick Facts

Capital

Moscow

Population

144.0M

Area

17,098,242 km²

Density

8 /km²

Median age

40.3 yrs

Description

Adoption

Created under Peter the Great around 1696
restored on 22 August 1991
confirmed in 1993 (35 years).

Designed byIntroduced under Peter the Great; inspired by the Dutch tricolour.

Design & Symbolism

Specs plus what each color and emblem means on this flag — tap an element to reveal its meaning.

Proportions

2:3

Shape

Rectangular

Colors

White#FFFFFF

By common interpretation white symbolizes nobility and frankness; the flag was inspired by the Dutch tricolour under Peter the Great.

Blue#0039A6 · Pantone 286 C

Blue evokes faithfulness, honesty and loyalty (popular interpretation).

Red#D52B1E · Pantone 485 C

Red symbolizes courage, generosity and love (popular interpretation).

Construction details

Proportions 2:3. Three equal horizontal bands, white on top, blue in the middle, red at the bottom.

Construction sheet

Etiquette & protocol

How the flag should be used and displayed with respect.

Specific rules — Russia

The flag is honoured on 22 August, National Flag Day.
It flies on public buildings and at official ceremonies.

Common conventions

Keep the flag clean and never let it touch the ground.
Never fly a torn or faded flag — repair or replace it.
Illuminate the flag if it stays up at night.
Never use the flag as clothing, packaging or advertising.
Dispose of a worn flag respectfully, not in the trash.

Did you know?

It was introduced by a reforming tsar around 1696, inspired by the Dutch tricolour he admired.

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