Flag of Georgia and other national symbols of the state

The modern flag of Georgia (photo below) was officially approved by the country's parliament in 2004. It should be noted that before this, it was used by the National Movement, headed by Mikhail Saakashvili, as a state symbol. At the same time, one of the local scientists, Joseph Bachikashvili, claims that the five crosses that were applied to him have been used for a very long time. A striking proof of this is their images, which archaeologists discovered during the excavation of the ruins of churches that existed in the VI - XV centuries.

General description and symbolism

The Georgian flag itself is a canvas made in white color, on which are painted five red crosses. One of them (the largest one) is Georgievsky and is located in the center. Four equilateral Bolnis crosses are small in size and are in four squares in the corners. It should be noted that the images on a white (silver) background are considered a common Christian symbol and symbolize Jesus Christ the Savior with the four evangelists. As for the use of white color, the heraldry treats it as a symbol of wisdom, purity, innocence and purity, while red is a symbol of courage, love, justice and courage.

Legislation

As it was mentioned above, the flag of Georgia was adopted in 2004. The corresponding decision was approved at the legislative level. In particular, the second article of the document specifically describes the dimensions and images that are applied to the national symbol. In addition, the law provides for the use of colors and shades for it, which are strictly prohibited.

History of Georgian flags

The beginning of the twentieth century was marked for the Russian Empire (at that time Georgia was part of it) a civil war. As a result, the country proclaimed its independence. In addition, the parliament was formed. Shortly thereafter, the highest legislative body of the state issued a resolution on the competition for a sketch of the flag of the country. His winner was the project of Jacob Nicoladze.

Whatever it was, the democratic republic existed for a very short time. In 1921, Soviet troops were introduced into the country, and the old flag of Georgia lost its relevance. A little later, the new banner of the country was a red cloth, in the upper left corner of which was inscribed "SSRG". In 1930, it was translated into Georgian. Ten years later, the Supreme Council adopted a new version. From now on the flag became red, and in the upper left corner the inscription "USSR" was painted in golden color.

April 11, 1951 the next flag of Georgia appeared. On the canvas of red, a blue band was drawn from above. On a square of the same color in the corner was depicted a circle with a red sickle and a hammer. Above them was a five-pointed star. From the circle in different directions, there were 24 rays. This version lasted almost forty years. On November 14, 1990, the Supreme Council of the Republic decided to return the national symbol of the 1918 model. It was used in the country until 2004.

State Emblem

One of the national symbols of Georgia is also the coat of arms, which was adopted on October 1, 2004. In his role is the image of a red shield, on which the silver figure of St. George on the horse (the patron of the country), striking a dragon's spear, is painted. Above the shield is a golden crown, which is supported by lions. Under his image you can see the tape with the inscription, which became the motto of the state - "Strength in Unity". It should be noted that the basis for the coat of arms is the medieval symbol of the royal Georgian house of Bagrationi.

In times of an independent republic, the emblem, like the flag of Georgia, was different. In particular, in the form of a symbol, a seven-pointed star was used, framed with golden ornaments. In the center of it was a shield with the appearance of St. George, sitting on a white horse. In his right hand he had a golden spear prepared for battle, while in the left hand he held a shield. Above the rider's head was a golden eight-pointed star, to the right of it - the sun, and to the left - a month. Under the hoofs there was a mountain top, and under the month and the sun - two more eight-pointed stars. The author of this version of the emblem was Eugene Lansere - a Georgian academician. In 1991, after the restoration of the independence of the country, it was adopted anew, and in 2004 it was updated to the modern version.

Hymn of Georgia

The hymn, as well as the coat of arms and the flag of Georgia, is considered a national symbol of the state and was approved in April 2004. The author of his text was the modern poet David Magradze, and music for him was taken from the operas "Daisi" and "Abesalom and Eteri" by Zakhariy Paliashvili. The song was called "Tavisupleba", which in literal translation means "Freedom". It should be noted that the text uses mainly quotations from classical Georgian works.