Many cities and regions of the Russian Federation, located beyond the Urals, choose endemics as the main heraldic symbols, that is, animals that are striking representatives of a particular area. So the coat of arms of the Novosibirsk region shows two handsome sables.
Description of the heraldic sign of the area
The authors of the sketch of the image went the traditional way, choosing a French-shaped shield, the most popular in modern Russian heraldry. The shield has rounded lower ends and a sharpened center. The color of the field, most often found on the coats of arms and emblems of countries and cities in Europe, is silver. In the center there is an azure pillar, symbolizing the water resources of the region.
The main elements of the official symbol of the Novosibirsk region are black sables, standing on their hind legs in beautiful graceful poses. With their front paws, they hold a loaf of bread, complemented by a symbolic salt shaker. In the lower part of the shield, you can see a rather narrow belt, it is depicted in black on a silver background and silver on the background of an azure pillar.
Symbols of elements and colors
It is noticeable that the authors compiled the coat of arms of the region, taking into account the peculiarities of the development of this region, historical realities. In doing so, they relied on the basic laws of European heraldry.
Sable has long been one of the important symbols of Siberia, was present on the historical coat of arms of the Siberian lands. Predatory beautiful animals appear on the heraldic symbols of both Novosibirsk and the region, only their missions are different.
On the city's coat of arms, they act as classic supporters, on the official symbol of the region, they also support an important element - a loaf, but at the same time they are placed in the shield field.
The color palette is based on historical traditions, the selected tones are associated with the endless Siberian expanses, forests and rivers. The silver color symbolizes the purity of views, thoughts, deeds, relationships, in the literal sense it can be correlated with snow, long harsh Siberian winters.
The azure pillar is a reminder of water resources, first of all, of the Ob. The horizontal belt is a kind of demonstration of the Trans-Siberian railway line that crosses the region and plays an important role in the development of the region.
According to old Russian traditions, the golden loaf held by sables means hospitality and good neighborliness. Also, this element can be interpreted as a symbol of abundance, wealth, agricultural development.
