The heraldic symbols of Siberian cities are developing in two directions. The first is the preservation of historical traditions, a symbolic demonstration of the natural resources of a region or region, the image of prominent representatives of the local fauna. The second direction is a reflection of modern life. This group includes the coat of arms of Magnitogorsk, the central symbol of which will tell about the economy of the region.
Description of the heraldic symbol
The modern coat of arms of the city was approved in 1993, it is laconic, contains only one element on the shield. This is its main difference from the state symbols of other Russian administrative-territorial entities. On the other hand, this legal identification mark is well remembered and, indeed, becomes easily recognizable.
The composition of the coat of arms of Magnitogorsk consists of the following parts:
- a French-shaped shield with a black triangle;
- order ribbons present in the frame (it is clear from their color that the ribbons correspond to the Order of the Red Banner of Labor and the Order of Lenin).
The black triangle depicted on the shield has several meanings, firstly, it symbolizes the iron ore, thanks to which the city develops. Secondly, some experts in the field of heraldry regard this element as a symbol of Magnitnaya Mountain, near which the settlement began to develop. Thirdly, you can associate the image with the first tent, which was erected in these places by geologists who were looking for minerals.
Color symbolism
The color palette of the main official symbol of the Siberian city is also restrained due to the small number of elements. A chic color of precious silver has been chosen for the background of the shield. In heraldry, he was assigned the symbolic meaning of purity (deeds, actions, thoughts) and nobility.
The color of the main element that decorates the shield is black; it is also quite common in the world heraldic science. It is interpreted from a philosophical standpoint as a symbol of stability and eternity. The colors of the order flax are azure and scarlet; the image of the coat of arms of Magnitogorsk with and without them is allowed (a simpler version).
The city received its first coat of arms in 1969, the main color on this heraldic symbol was black. There was a symbol of the Soviet era - a scarlet five-pointed star. But the main elements were the elements, stylized depicting the Magnetic Mountain and, in fact, the magnet.
