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[cover.php] [не] відкрита країна HOME 1316 TOUR MOV'EAST STORY OF THE WEEK INVESTIGATION TRAVEL TIPS PARTNERS ABOUT US MOV'EAST Forgot password? Registration July S M T W T F S 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 2009 online translation Ukr Eng WEBCAM Ukrainian symbols Flag The history of the National Flag goes back to pre-Christian times. The gold and azure colors symbolized the Kyiv State. Some historians claim that the Grand Duke Volodymyr already used a flag with the same colors. Also, the coat of arms of the Galitsiya-Volyn princedom showed a golden lion on an azure background. From the 17th century >>> tryzub The small Ukrainian coat of arms, the Tryzub, was adopted by the Ukrianian parliament, the Verkhovna Rada, on 19th February 1992. It shows a golden trident on a blue background. Today, several theories about the origin of this symbol exist. In greek mythology the trident was the symbol of Poseidon, the god of the seas. However, it could also be found in many >>> Michael the ArchangeL One of the oldest cities in the world – Kyiv – has a picture of Michael the Archangel on its coat of arms. He is supposed to be the patron saint, the defender and the keeper of the Ukrainian capital. The legend says during the invasion of Pincenates in the year 1036, Michael the Archangel informed Great Duke Yaroslav (978 - 1054) about the danger for the city reincarnating >>> KALYNA The Arrow-wood (“kalyna” In Ukrainian) is considered to be the symbol of love, beauty and happiness in Ukraine. Growing close to almost every house, this healing plant was always associated with girl’s tenderness. In spring, while flowering, it resembles a bride in a white wedding gown. In winter, it glows with its red berries >>> Back to the top Ukr | Eng | Rus SNAPSHOT PORTRAIT HERO HERITAGE Використання матеріалів сайту дозволяється лише за наявності посилання на openit.com.ua Использование материалов допускается только при наличии ссылки на openit.com.ua The material may not be reproduced without the written consent of the owner Copyright © 2007-2009 DNK Group All rights reserved