August 22 is the Day of the State Flag of Russia

Today is the Day of the State Flag of Russia!The history of the Russian tricolor goes back more than 350 years. It was first raised on a ship «Orel» in 1668 under Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich, and 25 years later it became the personal standard of Peter I. In 1991, the white-blue-red banner again became a symbol of the state and opened a new page in the modern history of Russia.🤍 White – purity, peace, nobility💙 Blue – spirituality and fidelity❤️ Red – power and blood shed for the MotherlandFor KRSU this holiday is especially significant: our university unites the educational traditions of Russia and Kyrgyzstan, and the flag – is a symbol of friendship, history and respect.Congratulations to everyone on the Day of the State Flag of the Russian Federation!