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• From Unicorns to Orange Trees: St. Petersburg's Most Unusual Local Flags

  Strange shapes, mythical animals, Roman gods… we’ve already explored some of the most unusual flags found throughout Russia, but what about St. Petersburg in particular? In this installment, we’re going to zoom in on the flag collection of our beloved city.

  14.01.2025

• Beyond the Tricolor: Russia's Most Unusual Local Flags

  While the Russian flag (aka the tricolor) is familiar to many, there’s a collection of other, lesser-known flags found in the country’s towns and cities, districts, and many other areas; some of which will strike you with not only with their beauty and creativity – but also, sometimes, oddity.

  26.11.2024

• Rare Animals On Russian Coats of Arms

  Dozens of Russian cities and regions have symbolic images of beautiful animals drawn on their coats of arms. Unfortunately, some of them are endangered and action must be taken to preserve their species. 

  07.02.2022