Coat of arms of Perm
| Coat of arms of Perm | ||
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Shield | Gules, a bear passant argent with Bible or resting above and an eight-pointed star argent at the honour point | |
The coat of arms of Perm (Russian: Герб Перми) is the official municipal coat of arms of Perm, Russia. The current design, adopted on 9 June 1998, features a red field with a silver bear with a yellow Bible resting on its back and a white four-pointed star above. The design is very similar to the coat of arms of Perm Krai.
Several different designs have served as the arms of the city. The first coat of arms was adopted in 1783 and was changed in 1969, during
Design and symbolism
The bear symbolizes the abundance of animals that live in the area's forests. It is colored silver to symbolize natural resources, such as metal, salt, marble, and other stones, that can be found in the area of the city. The bear holds a special significance for Komi peoples, who lived in the area. Tales, songs, and legends were written about the creature. Fangs and claws were worn by hunters as amulets and special holidays were celebrated to honour the bear. The Bible symbolizes the Christian enlightenment of the city around the time that Russian Orthodoxy was becoming more popular. The silver four-pointed star represents the Sun and symbolizes protection and victory. The red field symbolizes the city's status as the capital of Perm Krai. This symbolism can also be found in the coat of arms of Moscow and Saint Petersburg.[1]
History
First coat of arms
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The first coat of arms was adopted on 17 July 1783, by decree of
The bear and Bible design dates back to the times of Alexis of Russia, who used it as an emblem when he was Tsar. Francisco Santi is listed as the author of the emblem. The Perm Governorate submitted a draft of the coat of arms to the Senate in the mid-18th century, which featured the same design, topped with a crown.[3]
Second coat of arms
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In 1967, during
Third coat of arms
On 23 December 1993, the city restored the historical coat of arms and on 9 June 1998 the current coat of arms, which is a modified version of the 1782 coat of arms, was adopted.[3][5]
References
- ^ a b "Символика города". City of Perm (in Russian). Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ "ГЕРБ ГОРОДА ПЕРМЬ (1783 Г.)". Geraldika (in Russian). Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ a b c "г.Пермь". Heraldicum (in Russian). Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ "ГЕРБ ГОРОДА ПЕРМЬ (1969 Г.)". Geraldika (in Russian). Retrieved November 5, 2020.
- ^ "ГЕРБ ГОРОДА ПЕРМЬ". Geraldika. Retrieved November 5, 2020.