“Russia is a millennial country and civilization. Our national flag is a symbol of our unity,” the president said.
According to him, all flags and historical symbols of Russia must be treated with respect, “because they reflect the continuity of the development of our nation and state.”
“Our flags, like our state, have a thousand-year history,” Putin stressed. He recalled that Russian squads raised banners with the image of the Savior Not Made by Hands over their regiments, and in the 19th century the black, yellow and white flag of the Russian Empire could be seen on the country’s main buildings. For most of the 20th century, the country lived under the red flag of the Soviet Union and it was with it that it suffered victory in the Great Patriotic War, the head of state pointed out.
Putin added that the Russians have a very special attitude towards the modern tricolor. “This is our official state flag, which was approved in this capacity by Peter the Great,” he recalled.
