Four animals at once adorn the modern coat of arms of Yakutsk, two of them are present on the shield, two are supporters. Each of these representatives of the local fauna world is well known to specialists in the field of heraldry, as they often decorate the heraldic symbols of cities and countries. And even a scarlet sable can be seen on the official emblems of many Russian cities, especially those located beyond the Urals. True, the position that this beautiful fur-bearing animal occupies is unusual - it sits on the eagle's paws.
Description of the coat of arms of Yakutsk
According to the local regulatory legal act, it is possible to use various variants of the heraldic symbol, since it has a very complex compositional structure. Naturally, the full color version looks the most advantageous (both in the photo and in the illustrations). It contains the following elements:
- a silver shield with the image of an eagle and a sable;
- a tower crown with two hoops crowning the composition;
- Yakut horses as shield holders and scarlet serge (cult carved pillars);
- a foot in the form of green grass and a source of water;
- a silver ribbon with the motto inscribed.
Experts say that the following variants of the coat of arms are possible - small (only a shield with images of a bird and a fur-bearing animal), medium, when the shield is crowned with a tower crown. The full version assumes the presence of the following elements - a shield, a crown, support holders standing on the base, and a ribbon.
Symbols of elements of the coat of arms
The main emblem figures are, of course, an eagle and a sable, depicted in the center of the shield. The eagle in heraldry, in general, and on the official symbol of Yakutsk, in particular, symbolizes strong power, clairvoyance and generosity (since it is depicted holding a proudly sitting sable in his paws). The furry animal is a symbol of the natural resources of Yakutia, first of all, the world of fauna.
The colors that are present in the heraldic symbol of Yakutsk also have a symbolic meaning. Black is a symbol of modesty, eternity, perseverance, scarlet is associated with such moral and volitional qualities as courage, bravery, courage.
The golden color is fertility, abundance. Wealth, silver is associated with noble, pure thoughts and deeds. Green and blue, firstly, are associated with the natural resources of the region, and secondly, the heraldic emerald color means prosperity, fertility of the land, blue (azure) - hope, beauty.
