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Flag of Novgorod Oblast
Novgorodskaya Oblast'
Adopted December 24, 2007
Designed by (unknown)
Proportions 2:3

The flag of Novgorod Oblast, Russia, is a vertical tricolour of blue (hoist), white, and red (width proportion 1:2:1). The central stripe (white) is charged with the oblast coat of arms.[1]

Symbolism

  • The blue is the colour of loyalty, justice, and stability; of lakes and rivers of the Land of Novgorod.
  • The white colour symbolizes yearning for peace, well-being, and happiness; it's the colour of temples and monasteries of the Land of Novgorod.
  • The red stands for heroic past of the Land of Novgorod, its anciency, courage, and beauty.

References

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