Russian flag

White, blue, red

The Russian flag is the national flag of Russia, consisting of three horizontal stripes—white on top, blue in the middle, and red on the bottom.

The tricolor dates to the late 17th century and was readopted after the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991.

The Russian flag flew over the Kremlin.

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tricolorThree-hued emblem
red white blueThe patriotic trio
whiteAbsence of pigment
bluePrimary color; also sad
redPrimary color, warm

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Opposites

national/political opposition

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National emblem, starred banner

Stars and Stripes · EU flag · Polish flag · Finnish flag · Union Jack

historical russian symbolism

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USSR's national emblem

hammer and sickle · red flag

territorial/independence contrast

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Nordic country's national emblem

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Familiarity: Top 200,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G