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Flag of Russia

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About This Flag

The Russian flag consists of three equal horizontal stripes of white, blue, and red from top to bottom. It was inspired by the Dutch flag.

Capital: Moscow

Current flag adopted: 1993

Colors & Design

white blue red

Pattern: Horizontal Stripes

Fun Facts

  • Peter the Great introduced the tricolor in 1696, inspired by his visit to the Netherlands.
  • The flag was banned during the Soviet era (1917-1991) and replaced with the red hammer-and-sickle flag.

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