Flag of Arkhangelsk Oblast explained

Arkhangelsk Oblast
Proportion:2:3
Adoption:23 September 2009
Design:A light blue saltire on a field of white with the coat of arms of the Arkhangelsk Oblast in the center

The flag of Arkhangelsk Oblast, a federal subject of Russia, was adopted 23 September 2009. It consists of a light blue saltire on a field of white, charged with the coat of arms of Arkhangelsk Oblast. The arms of the city display the Archangel Michael in the act of defeating the Devil. Legend states that this victory took place near where the city stands, hence its name, and that Michael still stands watch over the city to prevent the Devil's return.[1] Its ratio is 2:3.

Other flags

!Flag!Date!Use!Description
?–presentFlag of Mirny
?–presentFlag of Koryazhma
?–presentFlag of Kotlas
?–presentFlag of Novodvinsk
?–presentFlag of Severodvinsk
?–presentFlag of Kholmogorsky District
?–presentFlag of Konoshsky District
?–presentFlag of Kotlassky District
?–presentFlag of Krasnoborsky District
?–presentFlag of Lensky District
?–presentFlag of Leshukonsky District
?–presentFlag of Mezensky District
?–presentFlag of Novaya Zemlya
?–presentFlag of Nyandomsky District
?–presentFlag of Onezhsky District
?–presentFlag of Pinezhsky District
?–presentFlag of Plesetsky District
?–presentFlag of Primorsky District
?–presentFlag of Shenkursky District
?–presentFlag of Ustyansky District
?–presentFlag of Velsky District
?–presentFlag of Verkhnetoyemsky District
?–presentFlag of Vilegodsky District
?–presentFlag of Vinogradovsky District

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Archangel: Heraldic Argument in Russia. The Baronage Press.