Approved by the Decree of the Parliament of the Republic of Kalmykia - Khalmg Tangch No. 65-IX of July 30, 1993.
| Flag of the Republic of Kalmykia | |
|---|---|
| Kalmykia | |
| Russia | |
| "Ulan zalata halmg" | |
| Approved | July 30 |
| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Number in GGR | 151 |
| Flag author | B. B. Erdniev |
| Previous flags | |
 October 30 - July 30 |
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| Proportion | 1:2 |
| Flag author | P. Bitkeev |
Description
Article 2 of the Law of the Republic of Kalmykia "On State Symbols of the Republic of Kalmykia" contains the following description of the coat of arms of the republic:
The national flag of the Republic of Kalmykia - Khalmg Tangchin tug is a rectangular panel of golden yellow color, in the middle of which there is a blue circle with a white lotus flower consisting of nine petals. The upper five petals of the lotus personify the five continents of the globe, the four lower petals - the four cardinal points, symbolizing the desire of the peoples of the republic for friendship, cooperation with all the peoples of the world.
The national flag of the Republic of Kalmykia - Khalmg Tangchin tug - is attached to a staff topped with a red tip in the shape of a "tongue of flame" with contour outlines on it of the ancient symbol of the Derben Oirats - four circles fastened together, at the base of which is the "lancer of the hall".
The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 1:2 The ratio of the radius of the circle to the width of the flag is 1:3.5
The ratio of the length of the tip to the width of the flag is 1:4.5
Story
Flags of the Kalmyk ASSR
1992 flag
The national flag was approved by the Decree of the Supreme Council of the Republic of Kalmykia-Khalmg Tangch dated October 30, 1992. The description of the flag was enshrined in Art. 158 of the Constitution of the Kalmyk SSR - Khalmg Tangch:
"The State Flag of the Republic of Kalmykia
– Halmg Tangch is a rectangular panel of three horizontal stripes: the top is azure, the middle is golden yellow and the bottom is scarlet. In the center of the middle golden-yellow stripe, in a circle with a diameter equal to 1/4 of the width of the flag, there is a sign in the form of a flame of fire above two wavy lines. The sign and the circle are scarlet. The ratio of the width of the stripes of azure and scarlet colors to the width
golden yellow stripes - 1/2. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 1/2 "
The author of the flag is P.Ts. Bitkeev. The sign depicted in the center of the flag symbolized the concept of "beginning" or "man" in the old Kalmyk writing. According to E.A. Gunaev, the symbol in the form of a flame of fire to a certain extent resembles the traditional Mongolian symbol according to the soyombo writing system (moon, sun, hearth (tongues of flame), which was once reflected in the State Emblem of the Mongolian People's Republic. "Soyombo" is also depicted on
On the instructions of President K. Ilyumzhinov, in April 1993, the development of a new flag began. For the 100th anniversary of his reign, the flag was designed and adopted.
The new flag of the republic was approved by Parliament Resolution No. 65-IX of July 30, 1993. The flag "Ulan zalata halmg" consists of a golden-yellow cloth, in the center of which is a blue circle with a white lotus flower, consisting of 9 petals. The length of the flag is twice its width, the ratio of the radius of the circle to the width of the flag is 2:7. The author of the flag (and coat of arms) B. B. Erdniev.
The golden color symbolizes Buddhism, the sun; blue is the color of the sky, eternity and constancy, the lotus is a traditional symbol of purity, happiness, spiritual rebirth.
Five lotus petals pointing up symbolize the five continents, 4 directed down - the four cardinal points. That is, in this case, the lotus can be interpreted as a symbol of friendship of people around the world.
The flag received the name "Ulan zalata halmg", and the coat of arms - the name "schulde". Unfortunately, I am not an expert in the Kalmyk language. But nevertheless, I will express one hypothesis. It is quite possible that the Kalmyk names of the flag and coat of arms are mixed up in the Russian translation. Judge for yourself: "ulan zala" is the name of a red tassel on a headdress, which in the 15th century all Oirats (Kalmyks) were required to wear. And it is this tassel that is the main element of the coat of arms. On the flag, a lotus is depicted, which is in no way connected with the tassel of the headdress. Agree, the term "lancer zala" has much more in common with the term "lancer zalata halmg" than with "schulde". Again, this is just my hypothesis. Only experts in the Kalmyk language can confirm or refute it.
The flag of Kalmykia is included in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation under No. 151.
In 1994, a new Constitution was approved - the Steppe Code. In accordance with it, on June 11, 1996, Law No. 44-I-3 “On State Symbols of the Republic of Kalmykia” was adopted (laws of January 3, 1999 No. 7-II-3 and March 12, 1999 No. 14-II-3 in it amendments have been made that do not affect the substance of the issue).
The coat of arms and the flag are confirmed by this law. The official description of the flag is:
Article 2
The national flag of the Republic of Kalmykia - Khalmg Tangchin tug is a rectangular panel of golden yellow color, in the middle of which there is a blue circle with a white lotus flower consisting of nine petals. The upper five petals of the lotus personify the five continents of the globe, the four lower petals - the four cardinal points, symbolizing the desire of the peoples of the republic for friendship, cooperation with all the peoples of the world.
The national flag of the Republic of Kalmykia - Khalmg Tangchin tug - is attached to a staff topped with a red tip in the shape of a "tongue of flame" with contour outlines on it of the ancient symbol of the Derben Oirats - four circles fastened together, at the base of which is the "lancer of the hall".
The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 1:2. The ratio of the circle's radius to the flag's width is 1:3.5. The ratio of the length of the tip to the width of the flag - 1: 4.5
Municipal organization of Kalmykia:
- municipal districts:
Gorodovikovsky (Gorodovikovsk), Iki-Burulsky (Iki-Burul village), Lagansky (Lagan city), Maloderbetovsky (Malye Derbety village), Oktyabrsky municipal district, Ketchenerovsky (Ketchenery village), Priyutnensky (Priyutnoye village) , Sarpinsky (Sadovoye village), Tselinny (Troitskoye village), Chernozemelsky (Komsomolsky village), Yustinsky (Tsagan-Aman village), Yashaltinsky (Yashalta village), Yashkulsky (Yashkul village);
- urban district "city of Elista" (until 2006 - Elista municipality).
The composition of the municipal districts includes rural settlements and urban settlements "the city of Lagan", "the city of Gorodovikovsk".
On the instructions of President K. Ilyumzhinov, in April 1993, the development of a new flag began. For the 100th anniversary of his reign, the flag was designed and adopted.
The new flag of the republic was approved by Parliament Resolution No. 65-IX of July 30, 1993. The flag "Ulan zalata halmg" consists of a golden-yellow cloth, in the center of which is a blue circle with a white lotus flower, consisting of 9 petals. The length of the flag is twice its width, the ratio of the radius of the circle to the width of the flag is 2:7. The author of the flag (and coat of arms) B. B. Erdniev.
The golden color symbolizes Buddhism, the sun; blue is the color of the sky, eternity and constancy, the lotus is a traditional symbol of purity, happiness, spiritual rebirth.
Five lotus petals pointing up symbolize the five continents, 4 directed down - the four cardinal points. That is, in this case, the lotus can be interpreted as a symbol of friendship of people around the world.
The flag received the name "Ulan zalata halmg", and the coat of arms - the name "schulde". Unfortunately, I am not an expert in the Kalmyk language. But nevertheless, I will express one hypothesis. It is quite possible that the Kalmyk names of the flag and coat of arms are mixed up in the Russian translation. Judge for yourself: "ulan zala" is the name of a red tassel on a headdress, which in the 15th century all Oirats (Kalmyks) were required to wear. And it is this tassel that is the main element of the coat of arms. On the flag, a lotus is depicted, which is in no way connected with the tassel of the headdress. Agree, the term "lancer zala" has much more in common with the term "lancer zalata halmg" than with "schulde". Again, this is just my hypothesis. Only experts in the Kalmyk language can confirm or refute it.
In 1994, a new Constitution was approved - the Steppe Code. In accordance with it, on June 11, 1996, Law No. 44-I-3 “On State Symbols of the Republic of Kalmykia” was adopted (laws of January 3, 1999 No. 7-II-3 and March 12, 1999 No. 14-II-3 in it amendments have been made that do not affect the substance of the issue).
The coat of arms and the flag are confirmed by this law. The official description of the flag is:
Article 2
The national flag of the Republic of Kalmykia - Khalmg Tangchin tug is a rectangular panel of golden yellow color, in the middle of which there is a blue circle with a white lotus flower consisting of nine petals. The upper five petals of the lotus personify the five continents of the globe, the four lower petals - the four cardinal points, symbolizing the desire of the peoples of the republic for friendship, cooperation with all the peoples of the world.
The national flag of the Republic of Kalmykia - Khalmg Tangchin tug - is attached to a staff topped with a red tip in the shape of a "tongue of flame" with contour outlines on it of the ancient symbol of the Derben Oirats - four circles fastened together, at the base of which is the "lancer of the hall".
The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 1:2. The ratio of the circle's radius to the flag's width is 1:3.5. The ratio of the length of the tip to the width of the flag - 1: 4.5
Municipal organization of Kalmykia:
- municipal districts:
Gorodovikovsky (Gorodovikovsk), Iki-Burulsky (Iki-Burul village), Lagansky (Lagan city), Maloderbetovsky (Malye Derbety village), Oktyabrsky municipal district, Ketchenerovsky (Ketchenery village), Priyutnensky (Priyutnoye village) , Sarpinsky (village of Sadovoe), Tselinny (village of Troitskoye), Chernozemelsky (village of Komsomolsky), Yustinsky (village of Tsagan-Aman), Yashaltinskiy (village of Yashalta), Yashkulsky (village of Yashkul);
- urban district "city of Elista" (until 2006 - Elista municipality).
The composition of the municipal districts includes rural settlements and urban settlements "the city of Lagan", "the city of Gorodovikovsk".
The final version of the text about the flag and coat of arms is given in the law "On State Symbols of the Republic of Kalmykia" dated June 11, 1996.
The national flag "is a rectangular panel of golden yellow color, in the middle of which there is a blue circle with a white lotus flower, consisting of nine petals. The upper five petals of the lotus represent the five continents of the globe, the four lower petals represent the four cardinal directions, symbolizing the aspiration of the peoples of the republic to friendship, cooperation with all the peoples of the world.
The national flag of the Republic of Kalmykia - Khalm Tangchin tug is attached to a staff topped with a red tip in the shape of a "tongue of flame" with contour outlines on it of the ancient symbol of Derben Oirats - four circles fastened together, at the base of which is "Ulan Zala".
The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 1:2".
The white nine-petalled lotus of Kalmykia, or Halm Tangch ("halm" is the self-name of the Kalmyks, "tangch" is the country, land, in general, the country or land of the Kalmyks, that is, Kalmykia), is a symbol of spiritual purity, rebirth and prosperity. The choice of the lotus is due to the content of the reform program in Kalmykia.
The number of petals says that the ancestors of the Kalmyks - nomads - grazed cattle for nine months a year. The circle in which the flower is depicted means the eternal movement towards purification and prosperity.
The tip in the form of a "flame tongue", or a trikula, is the emblem of Buddhism (believing Kalmyks are Buddhist Lamaists). Four circles fastened together symbolize the union of four related tribes created by the Oirats tribe (Derben - in Mongolian means four, Derben-Oirats - four union), from which a people gradually formed, whose name is Kalmyks (Oirats - ancestors, Kalmyks - descendants). Ulan zala - a red tassel, as if blossoming like a fan, symbolizes the thousand-petalled sacred white lotus.
The State Emblem "represents the image of "Ulan Zala" and "Khadyk" in a golden yellow circle framed by the national ornament" zeg "on a blue background, at the base of which are the petals of a white lotus flower. In the upper part of the coat of arms is an image of the ancient symbol Derben Oiratov - four circles fastened together.
Khadyk - a white fabric in the form of a scarf - a symbol of peace, kindness, generosity. The zeg ornament testifies to the difficult nomadic way of life in the past and the bright path of prosperity chosen by the Kalmyks. About the colors of symbols. Golden yellow is the color of the religion of the people, the color of wealth, the hope that Kalmykia will always be sunny. Blue is associated with the blue of the eternal sky, so it represents eternity, immortality, constancy, freedom. White means the peaceful views of the Kalmyks, their friendly attitude towards representatives of all peoples living both in Kalmykia and abroad.
(Viktor Saprykov, Russian Federation today)
By the decision of the Elista city Assembly dated June 16, 2004 "On the coat of arms of the city of Elista of the Republic of Kalmykia", the Regulations on the coat of arms of the city were approved.
The coat of arms of the city of Elista is drawn up according to the rules and relevant traditions of heraldry and reflects historical, cultural, national and other local traditions. The coat of arms of the city of Elista is a symbol expressing the identity and traditions of the city. The coat of arms of the city of Elista is a monument of the cultural history of the city.
The regulations on the coat of arms and drawings of the coat of arms of the city of Elista in the variants: multi-color, one-color and one-color using conditional shading to designate colors are stored in the City Hall of the city of Elista and are available for review to all interested parties.
The heraldic description of the coat of arms of the city of Elista reads:
The coat of arms of the city of Elista is a heraldic shield consisting of three colored fields.
The red part of the field is a symbolic gate made in oriental style, on the background of which the name of the city "Elista" is written. The city got its name from the beam, one slope of which was sandy "elsn".
The khadak descending from the gate with the vertical Kalmyk letter "todo bichig" represents the people themselves, their ancient history, culture, and their spiritual roots.
The history of the city is continued by the right side of the coat of arms. Three snow-white wagons with doors facing the viewer are depicted on a green field. In the Elista ravine, the Kalmyks arranged their summer nomad camps, as it was rich in springs. Here was greenery, abundance and life. The dwelling of the Kalmyk has always been open and hospitable, which is a condition for the peaceful well-being and happiness of his native land.
The composition is completed (the description is in the course of the sun) with a blue field with a yellow disk of the sun. Poeticized in folk epos, in oral art, in literature, the "eternally blue sky" symbolizes purity, constancy, and reliability. It is, as it were, the leitmotif of the whole decision, because here the sun also absorbs the meaning of yellow - the color of the sun. That is what the Kalmyks associate with the concept of life - generous, prosperous, happy.
Thus, the emblem of the capital of the Republic of Kalmykia, the city of Elista, embodies the history of the city and characterizes the people.
Kalmykia is a republic in the southeast of the Russian Federation. The flag and coat of arms of Kalmykia are official. What is depicted there? What is the value in them?
Flag of the Republic of Kalmykia
The official symbol of the republic was approved in 1993. Its author is B. Erdniev. The flag of Kalmykia is a panel in the proportion of one to two. This is a golden rectangle. In the middle is a circle painted blue. Inside it is white which consists of nine petals.
Yellow or in which the flag of Kalmykia is painted is a symbol of the religion of the people of the republic - Buddhism. In heraldry, this color is given other definitions. Usually it means greatness and strength, personifying the sun. Blue color speaks of constancy, purity and immutability, symbolizing the sky.
In the center of the composition is a lotus. This is one of He reports the purity of thoughts, the desire for well-being, happiness and prosperity of the republic. Not only the flag of Kalmykia depicts is one of the most ancient symbols of various Asian and North African peoples. It is present, for example, in the emblems of Bangladesh, the province of Bengal, where it is sacred.
Flag History
The modern flag of Kalmykia is very different from the previous ones. In 1935, the autonomous region of Kalmykia was transformed into an autonomous SSR. Two years later, the official flag was adopted. The cloth was completely painted red, and in the upper corner, closer to the shaft, there was an inscription in gold: "R.S.F.S.R., Kalmyk A.S.S.R." in Russian and Kalmyk languages.
In 1978, a blue vertical stripe appeared on the flag from the side of the staff. Near it, on a red background, was an image of a sickle and a hammer. Above the sickle, a star was depicted in outline. Below was the inscription: "Kalmyk ASSR", again in two languages.
The third version of the flag, the immediate predecessor of the modern one, was created in 1992. Two years before that, the sovereignty of the republic was proclaimed. The rectangular panel was divided into three horizontal stripes of blue, yellow and red. The top and bottom were half as thin as the middle band.
In the center of the composition was a red contour circle. Inside it was an image of a spiral sign, resembling a flame of fire. In the old Kalmyk writing, it denotes the concepts of "man" and "beginning".
Coat of arms of Kalmykia
Was approved in 1993. The composition contains the image of folk symbols of Kalmykia. The coat of arms has a rounded shape. In its center, on a yellow background, is depicted a "lancer of the hall", which in reality is a red silk tassel, part of the men's national costume.
Under the "ulan hall" is "hadak" - a long blue and white scarf, which is one of the ritual symbols of Buddhists. "Hadaq" means hospitality, selflessness and purity of thoughts. It is given as a gift. Presented on a holiday, it means a friendly attitude and good wishes, presented in grief - it symbolizes compassion and understanding.
The yellow circle frames the blue-and-white folk ornament "zeg". At the top is an image of four circles fastened together. This is an ancient symbol of the Derben Oirats, or the Kalmyk people. At the base of the coat of arms lie the petals of a white lotus.
