National symbols of Russia

Modern Russia (the Russian Federation) has many symbols. Some of these symbols remain from historical periods such as the Tsarist era or Soviet Union, while others have ancient origins.

The Russian Russian Federation has several official national symbols including a historical document, a flag, an emblem, an anthem. The current design of the national flag is same of Russian Empire and was officially adopted again after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Emblems and symbols

Symbol Name Image
Official name Russian Federation
National flag Flag of Russia
National emblem Coat of arms of Russia
National anthem National anthem of Russia
National animal Eurasian brown bear
National dances Barynya, Kamarinskaya, Kozachok, Tropak, Khorovod
National flower Chamomile
National instruments Garmon, balalaika, gusli, spoons
National poet Alexander Pushkin
National tree Birch
framless
framless

Soviet era

See also

  • List of cultural icons of Russia
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