Coat of arms of Ivanov. Description and symbols
Ivanovo is one of the key cities in Russia,located in the Central Federal District. One of the main crafts is needlework and fabric production. That is why the city received a huge number of different nicknames, for example, "City of Brides" or "Calico Edge". The Ivanov coat of arms includes the designation of the industrial importance of the city for the country.
Modern coat of arms. Description
The last draft of the emblem was approved in 1996. It depicts a young girl in a traditional Russian dress:
- Silver shirt with a golden collar and red embroidery on the sleeves.
- A scarlet sundress, also decorated with gold embroidery.
- A traditional Russian hat is a kokoshnik of red color with gold ornaments, a silver shawl is put under it.
Ivanov's coat of arms shows the girl at work. She spins the yarn. Next to it is depicted a golden hand-wheel, thanks to which white threads are obtained. The girl is depicted on a heavenly, blue background.
As a form, a classic French shield was chosen. In this style, the heraldry of most cities of Russia is framed.
Symbolism
Many people are interested in Ivanov's unusual coat of arms. What does this symbol mean and why was the girl-needlewoman chosen as the main figure?
The answer is very simple: still for a long time this city was secretly called the textile capital of Russia. Most of the fabrics and quality products were manufactured exactly at local factories. And that's why the beauty in the traditional Russian costume, engaged in needlework, is decorated with the heraldic symbol of the city.
Coat of arms of Ivanovo-Voznesensk
For a very long time, from 1871 to 1932, twocities were united among themselves and, accordingly, should have their main symbol. But they asserted it for a very long time, there were a huge number of different projects. The authors proposed to depict a crowned lion, two anchors and a precious crown.
In 1918, Ivanov's coat of arms was still adopted: on a gold background a blue anchor was made, in the left corner the main color changed to red, it depicted a gold, standing on two paws lion.
The coat of arms of Ivanovo in Soviet times
Many Soviet symbols depictedtraditional elements that pre-spoke about the policy of the state. Most often, as the main composition, stars, a sickle, a hammer or gears were chosen. These symbols personified the importance of this or that region for the country as a whole. The choice of a certain element was based on the main activity. Developed agriculture or the presence of large, strategically important plants determined the subject of heraldry in the region.
The coat of arms of Ivanov, adopted in 1970, on the contrary, was laconic and modest. A torch and a spindle were depicted on a blue background. These symbols spoke about the main activity of the city.
Heraldry of many cities of Russia was changed tothroughout their existence. Ivanov's coat of arms, the photo of which is shown above, is also no exception. Symbolism directly depended on the political state of the country. During the reign of the tsar, fashion was an elaborate style and the use of the royal crown or lions on the coats of arms and flags. Most often, golden or red colors were chosen.
At that moment in history, when the authorities came to powercommunists, the direction of the country and including the main heraldry has completely changed. Each region began to depict its main business, characterizing the importance of the working class.
After the collapse of the Soviet Union, thedemocratic, and that is why many cities have changed their arms, depicting the most important symbols for them. The subject of heraldry fell into the background, and each subject of the country was given freedom of choice.
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