The coat of arms of Kazan is the official symbol of the city, as well as the flag and standard of the Kazan mayor. Among the coats of arms of cities and countries, the image of the heraldic symbol of the capital of Tartary can be attributed to the most amazing. All this thanks to the central character, the dragon, made in an unusual manner. Although, in general, the image was made in compliance with all the traditions and canons of world heraldry.
Description of the Kazan coat of arms
The official symbol of the capital of the republic is a shield. Its shape is a rectangle with rounded ends at the bottom and a pointed center at the bottom. The field is painted in silver, popular in heraldry, and the mythical animal is depicted walking on green grass. In the image of the main heraldic animal, the following individual elements can be distinguished:
- black scaly body;
- resembling a serpentine, curling thick tail;
- a golden crown crowning the dragon's head;
- scarlet wings;
- long golden paws with claws.
The second distinctive feature of the Kazan coat of arms is the headdress crowning the composition. In this capacity, a Kazan hat was used, decorated with stones, precious metals, and fur.
Symbolism of colors and images
Any color photo of the main heraldic symbol of the capital of Tataria will demonstrate the brightness and saturation of the colors used for the image. The silver of the shield symbolizes noble thoughts, the pursuit of justice and purity.
The green foundation on which the dragon walks speaks of the wealth of the country, its resources, the desire for development and replenishment. The fabulous animal is shown walking, not standing, which symbolizes the movement forward, up. The fact that the animal is depicted in black does not bear any negative symbolism. According to local traditions, black stands for wisdom, eternity of being, humility.
In Tatar mythology, the dragon is associated with supernatural forces, but acting for the good of man. This character symbolizes strength, light, space, wisdom and invincibility. His sharp scarlet tongue is a symbol of energy, speed, speed, and color is associated with fearlessness and courage.
The Tatar hat crowning the coat of arms, firstly, emphasizes the capital status of Kazan, and secondly, it becomes a vivid reminder of the rich history of these lands, the times of power and prosperity.
