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One of the dearest and most recognizable symbols of modern Russian reality is the St. George's Ribbon. It is rightly considered the most significant attribute Great Victory in the Patriotic War of 1941-45.

At the same time, not everyone who wears such a ribbon on clothing, a bag, or places it on the windshield of their car knows about the great history of this symbol. The St. George's ribbon traditionally consists of two colors: black and orange. This color scheme is symbolic of dark smoke or gunpowder and bright flames. Historically, it was attached to three awards of the Russian Empire dedicated to St. George the Victorious. We are talking about the historical Order of St. George, as well as the St. George Cross and medal. Along with this, from the period of the 18th century, the St. George ribbon began to be widely used in state heraldry. It became an element of the St. George standards (banners), it was introduced as elements of uniforms. The ribbon adorned the uniforms and caps of pre-revolutionary Russian military personnel who particularly distinguished themselves in battle.

How did the history of the St. George ribbon begin?

It should be noted that at the beginning of the 18th century, orange (or yellow) and black, along with white, began to be considered the state colors of the heraldry of the Russian Empire. This entire color scheme was on the Russian state emblem. In the middle of the century, in 1769, the Empress of the Russian state Catherine II established the highest Order of St. George. This happened during the Russian-Turkish war. The award was a special symbol of encouraging courage, loyalty and prudence in the name of the great Russian Empire. This order was accompanied by a ribbon, which has since become known as St. George’s. Government documents stated that three stripes should be black and two should be yellow. But in reality it was more of an orange color.

At the beginning of the next century, in 1807, another award was issued, known to contemporaries as the St. George Cross. And a little more than 100 years later, in 1913, the St. George Medal was established. All these signs of military valor were worn with the St. George ribbon. Moreover, in some situations it was considered an analogue of the reward received. If the holder of an order, cross or medal, for one reason or another, did not manage to receive a direct award, then it was officially replaced by a ribbon. In general, this symbol existed and was actively used in the Russian Empire until the 1917 revolution. The Bolshevik Party abolished all previously existing royal awards. However, this attribute continued to live as a reward element of the White movement. Even after the end of the civil war, this symbol did not cease to exist, but had a “rebirth”.

Guards ribbon from WWII

Everyone knows how difficult the first months and years of the Patriotic War of 1941-45 were for the Red Army. The leadership of the Soviet Union needed iconic symbols that could raise morale and help bring about a turning point in the terrible war with Nazi Germany and its allies. In those days there were still few Soviet military awards. And at this moment the heroic St. George’s ribbon came in very handy. Based on ideological considerations, the leadership of the USSR could not duplicate the name and absolute similarity of design. Therefore, the Soviet ribbon received the name “Guards” and changed somewhat in appearance. However, the visual differences were not fundamental. At the beginning, in 1941, the honorary title distinguishing the “Guards Combat Unit” appeared in the current award system, and in 1942 the official badges “Guard” and “Naval Guard” were established. The Order of Glory, which appeared at the end of the turning point of 1943, was identical in concept and essence to the St. George Cross of the Russian Empire. The block of the most significant Soviet order was now covered with an updated Guards ribbon.

But the most significant stage in the revival of the heroic ribbon was the medal awarded for the victory over Nazi Germany. Almost 15 million people who fought in the western direction received it. At that time, this amounted to at least 10% of the population of the entire Soviet Union. Thus, it is not at all surprising that the ever-living black and orange ribbon has become a true symbol of the heroic Victory both for the soldiers of the Second World War and for all subsequent generations who keep the eternal memory of the feat of the defenders of the Fatherland.

New Russia

Victory Day still remains one of the most memorable holidays in modern reality. This means that the heroic ribbon continues its life. In 1992, already in the Russian Federation, the status of the St. George ribbon on the historical Order of St. George was officially restored. Starting in 2005, on the date of the 60th anniversary of the Victory over fascism and its allies, a mass patriotic promotion of the heroic film began. It was recognized as the main symbol of the Great Victory in the Second World War at the state level. In all subsequent years, black and yellow ribbons were distributed free of charge on the eve of the long-awaited holiday. This was done right on city streets, in government agencies, shopping centers, etc. The motto of the action was a slogan filled with deep meaning: “I remember! and I am proud! And this should be considered a very correct message from the current Russian government. The St. George Ribbon is a true symbol. With him, she went through dozens of bloody wars and several rebirths. The tape lives in the heart of every Russian person and peoples close to him in spirit. And this must be passed down from generation to generation. And it will always be like this!

The St. George Ribbon is an integral part of the Order of St. George, an award established by Empress Catherine II to recognize her officers for their services on the battlefield and length of service in military ranks. The most famous commanders of the Russian Empire, Alexander Vasilyevich Suvorov and Mikhail Illarionovich Kutuzov, had the honor of wearing it on their chests.

The history of the origin of the St. George ribbon

St. George ribbons occupy the most honorable place among the numerous collective awards (distinctions) of units of the Russian army.

The Order of George was established in 1769. According to its status, it was given only for specific feats in wartime “to those who... distinguished themselves by a particularly courageous act or gave wise and useful advice for our military service.” This was an exceptional military award.

The Order of St. George was divided into four classes. The first degree of the order had three signs: a cross, a star and a ribbon consisting of three black and two orange stripes, which was worn over the right shoulder under the uniform. The second degree of the order also had a star and a large cross, which was worn around the neck on a narrower ribbon. The third degree is a small cross on the neck, the fourth is a small cross in the buttonhole.

The black and orange colors of the St. George Ribbon have become a symbol of military valor and glory in Russia.

There are different opinions about the symbolism of the St. George ribbon. For example, Count Litta wrote in 1833: “The immortal legislator who founded this order believed that its ribbon connects the color of gunpowder and the color of fire...”.

However, Serge Andolenko, a Russian officer who later became a general in the French army and compiled the most complete collection
drawings and descriptions of regimental badges of the Russian Army, I do not agree with this explanation: “In fact, the colors of the order have been the state colors since the time when the double-headed eagle on a golden background became the Russian national emblem. This is how the Russian coat of arms was described under Catherine II: “The eagle is black, on the heads there is a crown, and at the top in the middle there is a large Imperial crown - gold, in the middle of the same eagle is George, on a white horse, defeating the serpent, the epancha and the spear are yellow, the crown is yellow, the serpent is black.” Thus, the Russian military order, both in its name and in its colors, had deep roots in Russian history.".

Since the establishment of the Order of the Holy Great Martyr and Victorious George on November 26, 1769 by Empress Catherine the Great, this day began to be considered the festive Day of the Knights of St. George, which was to be celebrated annually both at the Highest Court and “in all those places where the Knight of the Grand Cross happens” . Since the time of Catherine II, the Winter Palace has become the venue for the main ceremonies associated with the order. Meetings of the Duma of the Order of St. George met in St. George's Hall. Every year, ceremonial receptions were held on the occasion of the Order's holiday; the St. George's porcelain service, created by order of Catherine II (Gardner factory, 1777-1778), was used for ceremonial dinners. The last time the St. George's Knights celebrated their Order's holiday was on November 26, 1916.

In addition to the St. George Hall in the Winter Palace, there is the St. George Hall of the Grand Kremlin Palace, construction began in 1838 in the Moscow Kremlin according to the design of the architect K. A. Ton. On April 11, 1849, a decision was made to perpetuate the names of St. George's cavaliers and military units on marble plaques between the twisted columns of the hall. Today they contain over 11 thousand names of officers awarded various degrees of the order from 1769 to 1885.

The St. George ribbon was also assigned to some insignia awarded to military units - St. George's silver trumpets, banners, standards, etc. many military awards were worn on the St. George ribbon, or it formed part of the ribbon.

In 1806, the award St. George banners were introduced into the Russian army. At the top of the banner was placed the St. George's Cross; under the top was tied a black and orange St. George's ribbon with banner tassels 1 inch wide (4.44 cm).

In 1855, during the Crimean War, lanyards of St. George's colors appeared on officer's award weapons. Golden weapons as a type of award were no less honorable for a Russian officer than the Order of George.

After the end of the Russian-Turkish War (1877 - 1878), Emperor Alexander II ordered the commander-in-chief of the Danube and Caucasian armies to prepare presentations for awarding the most distinguished units and units. Information from commanders about the feats performed by their units was collected and submitted to the Cavalry Duma of the Order of St. George.

The Duma report, in particular, said that the most brilliant feats during the war were performed by the Nizhny Novgorod and Seversky dragoons
regiments that already have all the established awards: St. George's standards, St. George's trumpets, double buttonholes "for military distinction" on the uniforms of headquarters and chief officers, St. George's buttonholes on the uniforms of lower ranks, insignia on headdresses.

A personal decree on April 11, 1878 established a new insignia, the description of which was announced by order of the Military Department on October 31 of the same year. The decree, in particular, stated: “The Emperor, bearing in mind that some regiments already have all the insignia established as a reward for military exploits, has deigned to establish a new highest distinction: St. George ribbons on banners and standards with inscriptions of distinctions for which the ribbons were awarded, according to the attached description and design. These ribbons, being part of the banners and standards, are under no circumstances removed from them.".

Until the end of the existence of the Russian Imperial Army, this award with wide St. George ribbons remained the only one.

During the Great Patriotic War, continuing the military traditions of the Russian army, on November 8, 1943, the Order of Glory of three degrees was established. Its statute, as well as the yellow and black coloring of the ribbon, were reminiscent of the St. George Cross. Then the St. George ribbon, confirming the traditional colors of Russian military valor, adorned many soldier and modern Russian award medals and badges.

On March 2, 1992, by the Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Council of the RSFSR "On State Awards of the Russian Federation", a decision was made to restore the Russian military Order of St. George and the insignia "St. George's Cross".

The Decree of the President of the Russian Federation dated March 2, 1994 states: "In system
state awards retain the military order of St. George and the insignia - "St. George's Cross".

Thus, the Russian military order, both in its name and in its colors, had deep roots in Russian history."

Municipal budgetary preschool educational institution "Kindergarten No. 58"
Miass urban district
Education of civic feelings

Teacher of category II: E.V. Dyachkova
Lesson summary for senior preschool children “The History of the St. George Ribbon”
Goal: Developing a value-based attitude towards the Motherland.
Objectives: Developing a child’s cognitive interest in the history of the Country.
Formation of a child’s moral consciousness.

Preliminary work:
1 The lesson is conducted in a group. Equipment is being installed to demonstrate electronic presentations and play music.
2. Review of the album “Heroes’ Awards”

Equipment:
TS for playing music.
Electronic presentation: Parade
St. George Ribbon
George the Victorious.
Order of St. George
Order of Glory
St. George's ribbons according to the number of children.
Materials: Paper, glue, brush, strips of colored paper.
Literary series: Legend “The Miracle of George about the Serpent”
Musical composition: D. Tukhmanov; V. Kharitonov “Victory Day”
Progress of the lesson.
Children enter the group. They sit on chairs in a semicircle near the screen. The illustration “Victory Day” is shown on the screen
The teacher has a “St. George Ribbon” on his chest

Educator: In the month of May, our country celebrates a great holiday. Who knows what it's called?
Children: Victory Day - “May 9”

(Slide 1) Parade

Educator: Look, guys, I have a special bow fastened on my chest.
People of our country, preparing for the May 9 holiday, fasten the same bows to their chests. This bow doesn't look like decoration. This ribbon is a symbol.

(Slide 2) “St. George’s Ribbon”

Educator: A ribbon bow in which black and yellow stripes alternate is called the “St. George Ribbon.”
Are you interested in knowing why the ribbon is called the “St. George Ribbon”?
Children: (children's answers)

Educator: The story of the St. George ribbon came to us from the distant past. It was a long time ago. There are many legends about this, I will tell you one of them:
The legend is called "The Miracle of George about the Serpent"
“In a certain city a king ruled. The city he ruled flourished. But not far from the city, a monstrous Serpent settled in a swamp, which devastated the surrounding area and devoured the inhabitants of the city.
Then the king gathered an army and went against the Serpent, but the monster caused a disturbance in the swamp, and the army could not even come close to the Serpent.
To avoid death, the residents of the city were forced to sacrifice their children to the Serpent. When the turn came to the royal daughter Elisava, a beautiful young man appeared on a white horse - Saint George.
Seeing the crying girl, he began to ask her what was the matter, and she told him about the Serpent.
George went out to fight the Serpent, won, and saved the girl and the entire city from imminent death.
So good defeated evil.
Residents of the city, amazed by the miracle, began to glorify St. George, retell his feat and depict his face.”
Images of St. George have been found on coins and seals since ancient times. Today, his images can be seen in museums, on icons in cathedrals and on the coat of arms of the city of Moscow (illustrations can be shown).

(Slide 3) “St. George the Victorious.”

Educator: On a dark red background there is a horse rider in silver armor and a blue mantle (cloak) on a silver horse. He has a spear in his hand. This is St. George the Victorious. In other images, George is like a ray of sunshine in a golden cloak with a golden spear.
The horseman strikes the black Serpent with a spear (the Serpent is evil)
St. George the Victorious - symbolizes light, goodness, courage, victory over the enemy, evil, illness, failure (This is good) ...
The teacher invites the children to go to the work tables. In front of the child is a white sheet of paper. There are eight colored stripes on a white sheet of paper.
Educator: Choose a strip whose color, in your opinion, can symbolize anger, enmity, failure….
Children: (make their choice)
Educator: Choose a color strip that, in your opinion, can symbolize joy, kindness, light, victory....
Children: (make their choice)
Educator: Place the stripes on the piece of paper so that the black stripe
was located at the bottom (Serpent), and the yellow one was at the top (George in a golden cloak). Can we say that these stripes symbolize the phrase “Good defeated evil”?
Children: (children's answers)
The teacher invites the children to continue the rhythm of the stripes and glue them.
The “St. George Ribbon” is shown on the screen. The teacher offers to compare the tapes.
Educator: That’s how the ribbon was created, which symbolizes the victory of good over evil and tells us that “Good will always defeat evil.”
And long ago an order was invented, on which St. George was depicted. It was awarded to a person who had done a great good deed - a heroic deed - a specific feat.
“those who... distinguished themselves by some particularly courageous act or gave wise and useful advice for our military service.”
This was an exceptional military award. This order was hung on the St. George ribbon.

(Slide 4) Order of St. George.
The St. George ribbon was also assigned to some insignia awarded to military units - St. George's silver trumpets, banners, standards, etc. many military awards were worn on the St. George ribbon, or it formed part of the ribbon.

(Slide 5) Order of Glory
Educator: During the Great Patriotic War and fierce battles for the freedom of our homeland, the Order of Glory of three degrees was established. The yellow-black coloring of the ribbon meant the black color - gunpowder, and the yellow color - fire and adorned many soldier and modern Russian award medals and badges for military valor.
On the eve of the celebration of Victory Day, each person puts a St. George's ribbon on his clothes, hand, bag or car antenna as a sign of memory of the heroic past, expressing respect for the winners, paying tribute to the memory of those who fell on the battlefield, and gratitude to the people who defended our Fatherland. By putting on the ribbon, we say “We remember! We are proud!"
Do you want to wear such ribbons on your clothes? Why?
Children: (children's answers)
Educator: You can take these ribbons and tie them on your clothes, in memory of the people who defeated the enemy and defended our Motherland.
The teacher attaches ribbons to the children.
Music sounds. The lesson ends with the reading of a poem.

The memory of a generation is unquenchable
We don’t want war anywhere, ever,
And the memory of those whom we honor so sacredly,
May there be peace everywhere and always!
Come on people, let's stand for a moment.
And in sorrow we will stand and be silent.

Very soon we will celebrate the 70th anniversary of that great day when one of the bloodiest wars for our country ended. Today everyone is familiar with the symbols of Victory, but not everyone knows what they mean, how and by whom they were invented. In addition, modern trends bring their own innovations, and it turns out that some symbols familiar from childhood appear in a different embodiment.

History of the St. George Ribbon

There are symbols that tell us about a particular event. For several years in a row, the St. George ribbon has been used as such a symbol of Victory. It is distributed on the streets of Russian cities before the holiday; it is tied to car antennas and handbags. But why did such a ribbon begin to tell us and our children about the war? What does St. George's ribbon mean?

The St. George ribbon is made in two colors - orange and black. Its history begins with the soldier's Order of St. George the Victorious, which was established by Empress Catherine II on November 26, 1769. This ribbon was later included in the USSR award system under the name “Guards Ribbon”. They gave it to soldiers as a sign of special distinction. The ribbon covered the Order of Glory.

What do the colors mean?

The St. George Ribbon is a symbol of Victory, the colors of which represent the following: black is smoke, and orange is flame. The Order itself was given to soldiers for certain military exploits during the war, and it was considered an exceptional military award. The Order of St. George was presented in four classes:

The order of the first degree consisted of a cross, a star and a ribbon in black and orange, and was worn over the right shoulder under the uniform.
The order of the second degree required the presence of a star and a large cross. It was decorated with a thin ribbon and worn around the neck.
The third degree is an order with a small cross on the neck.
The fourth degree is a small cross, which was worn in the buttonhole of a uniform.

What does the St. George ribbon mean in terms of color besides smoke and flame? Black and orange colors today embody military valor and glory. This award was given not only to people, but also to insignia that were issued to military units. For example, silver trumpets or banners.

St. George's Banners

In 1806, the Russian army introduced award St. George banners, which were crowned with the St. George cross and tied with a black and orange ribbon with banner tassels almost 4.5 cm long. In 1878, Emperor Alexander II issued a decree establishing a new insignia: now St. George ribbons were issued as rewards for the military exploits of an entire regiment.

The traditions of the Russian army were passed down from generation to generation, and the Order of Glory did not change. During the Second World War, it was of three degrees, with yellow and black ribbon colors, which were reminiscent of the St. George Cross. And the ribbon itself continued to serve as a symbol of military valor.

Feed today

Modern symbols of Victory originate in ancient Russian traditions. Today, on the eve of the holiday, young people tie ribbons on their clothes, hand them out to motorists and passersby to remind everyone of the feat of our people and express their solidarity. By the way, the idea of holding such an action, as it turned out, belonged to the employees of the Ria Novosti news agency. As the employees themselves say, the goal of this action is to create a holiday symbol that will become a tribute to surviving veterans and once again remind us of those who fell on the battlefield. The scale of the campaign is actually impressive: every year the number of distributed ribbons increases.

What other symbols?

Probably every city has a Victory Park, which is dedicated to this glorious feat of our grandfathers and great-grandfathers. Very often, various promotions are timed to coincide with this event, for example, “Plant a tree.” The Victory symbol can look and be interpreted in different ways, but the most important thing is to show your involvement in this important event. In addition, it is important to cultivate a sense of love and respect for the Motherland in our children, and such important actions help in this. Thus, on the eve of the 70th anniversary of the Victory, the “Victory Lilac” campaign was launched, within the framework of which entire alleys of these beautiful flowering plants will be planted in Russian hero cities.

History of the Victory Banner

Many of us have seen the Victory Banner in pictures and movies. In fact, it is the assault flag of the 150th II degree Idritsa Rifle Division, and it was this flag that was hoisted on the roof of the Reichstag in Berlin on May 1, 1945. This was done by Red Army soldiers Alexei Berest, Mikhail Egorov, and Russian legislation established the 1945 Victory Banner as the official symbol of the victory of the Soviet people and the country's Armed Forces over the Nazis in 1941-1945.

Externally, the Banner is an improvised flag of the USSR created in military field conditions, which was attached to the pole and was created from a single-layer red cloth measuring 82 by 188 cm. A silver sickle, hammer and five-pointed star are depicted on the front surface, and the name is written on the rest of the cloth divisions.

How the Banner was hoisted

Victory symbols are various elements that are popular from year to year. And the Victory Banner plays the most important role among these elements and symbols. Let us recall that at the end of April 1945 there were fierce battles in the Reichstag area. The building was stormed several times, one after another, and only the third assault yielded results. On April 30, 1945, a message was broadcast on the radio that broadcast throughout the world that at 14:25 the Victory Banner was hoisted over the Reichstag. Moreover, at that time the building had not yet been captured; only a few groups were able to get inside. The third assault on the Reichstag took a long time, and it was crowned with success: the building was captured by Soviet troops, several banners were hoisted on it at once - from divisional ones to homemade ones.

Symbols of Victory, the Great Patriotic War, the heroism of Soviet soldiers, namely the banner and ribbons, are still used in various processions and events dedicated to the celebration of May 9. carried across Red Square during the Victory Parade in 1945, and flag bearers and their assistants were specially trained for this purpose. By decree of July 10, 1945, the Main Political Directorate of the Soviet Army transferred the Victory Banner to the Central Museum of the USSR Armed Forces in Moscow, where it was to be kept forever.

History of the Banner after 1945

After 1945, the Banner was carried out again in 1965 on the 20th anniversary of the Victory. And until 1965 it was kept in the museum in its original form. A little later it was replaced with a copy that exactly repeated the original version. It is noteworthy that the Banner was ordered to be stored only horizontally: the satin from which it was created was too fragile a material. That is why, until 2011, the Banner was covered with special paper and folded only horizontally.

On May 8, 2011, in the “Victory Banner” hall at the Central Museum of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, the original flag was put on public display, and it was displayed on special equipment: the banner was placed in a large glass cube, which was supported by metal structures in the form of rails. In this original form, many museum visitors could see this and other symbols of victory in the Second World War.

A remarkable fact: the Banner (the real one that was hoisted on the Reichstag) was missing a strip 73 cm long and 3 cm wide. There were and continue to be many rumors about this. On the one hand, they say that a piece of canvas was taken as a souvenir by one of those soldiers who participated in the capture of the Reichstag. On the other hand, it is believed that the Banner was kept in the 150th Infantry Division, where women also served. And it was they who decided to keep a souvenir for themselves: they cut off a piece of fabric and divided it among themselves. By the way, according to museum employees, in the 70s one of these women came to the museum and showed her scrap of the Banner, which was the right size for it.

Victory Banner today

To this day, the most important flag, which tells us about the Victory over Nazi Germany, is a mandatory attribute when holding festive events on Red Square on May 9. True, a copy is used. Other copies as symbols of Victory in the Second World War can be hung on other buildings. The main thing is that the copies correspond to the original appearance of the Victory Banner.

Why carnations?

Probably everyone remembers from their childhood the demonstrations dedicated to the celebration of May 9th. And most often we lay carnations at monuments. Why them? Firstly, this one is a symbol of courage and bravery. Moreover, the flower received this meaning back in the third century when the carnation was called the flower of Zeus. Today, the carnation is a symbol of Victory, which in classical heraldry is a sign of passion and impulse. And already since Ancient Rome, carnations were considered flowers for winners.

The following historical fact attracts attention. Cloves were brought to Europe during the Crusades and were used to treat wounds. And since the flower appeared along with the warriors, it began to be perceived as a symbol of victory, courage and a talisman against wounds. According to other versions, the flower was brought by German knights from Tunisia to Germany. Today, for us, the carnation is a symbol of Victory in the Great Patriotic War. And many of us lay bouquets of these flowers at the foot of the memorials.

Since the French Revolution of 1793, the carnation has become a symbol of fighters who died for the idea and became the personification of revolutionary passion and devotion. Victims of terror who went to their deaths always attached a red carnation to their clothes as a symbol of confrontation. Modern flower arrangements based on carnations symbolize the blood that our grandfathers, great-grandfathers, and fathers shed during the Great Patriotic War. These flowers not only look beautiful, but also retain their decorative appearance for a long time when cut.

Popular flowers-symbols of Victory are tulips of rich red color. They are also associated with the red blood of Soviet soldiers shed for their Motherland, as well as our love for our country.

Modern symbols of Victory

The holiday of May 9 is widely celebrated throughout the post-Soviet space every year. And every year the symbols of Victory change and are supplemented with new elements, in the development of which many specialists take part. For the 70th anniversary of the Victory, the Ministry of Culture of the Russian Federation has released a whole selection of symbols that are recommended to be used for graphic and font design of various documents, presentations, and souvenirs. As the organizers say, such symbols are an opportunity to once again remind everyone of the great feat of the people who were able to defeat absolute evil.

The Ministry of Culture recommends using selected symbols as a basis for designing almost all communication formats for holidays. The main logo, which was specially created this year, is a composition depicting a white dove on a blue background, a St. George ribbon and inscriptions made in the colors of the Russian tricolor.

conclusions

Symbols of Victory are seemingly simple elements, but they carry a deep meaning. And it would not hurt to know the meaning of these symbols for every resident of our country who is proud of their Motherland and their ancestors, who gave us life and gave us the opportunity to live in relatively peaceful conditions. And the St. George's ribbon, which is almost the main symbol of Victory, will soon appear on all cars in the country and on wardrobe items of Russian citizens. The main thing is that people understand what exactly this symbol means. We remember, we are proud of the feat of our soldiers!

It is a combination of black and orange colors. These colors symbolize dark smoke and bright flames. Its history dates back to the autumn of 1769. Then Empress Catherine II introduced the soldier's Order of St. George the Victorious. A two-color ribbon became its component.
The order was awarded to military personnel who showed courage in battles for their homeland. The Order of St. George consists of 4 degrees. The ribbon, which has three black and two orange stripes, was part of the 1st class of this award. It was worn under the uniform, thrown over the right shoulder. A striped ribbon called "Georgievskaya", not only used in this way. Later, its use was expanded and began to be included in the decoration of clothing items: standards, buttonholes.

St. George's ribbon during the USSR

During the Soviet era, the St. George Ribbon was not forgotten. It entered the award system with minor changes and acquired the name "Guards Ribbon". On November 8, 1943, a Decree of the Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the USSR was issued. It said that the St. George ribbon became part of the Order of Glory. It was used to cover the block of this honorary badge. This event was a great chance to use it as a sign of respect for all soldiers.

The Order of Glory was awarded to heroes who performed the feats specified in the list. Among the wide list, one could find points that capturing the enemy’s banner, providing assistance to the wounded under enemy bullets during several battles, saving the banner of one’s unit, being the first to penetrate the enemy’s shelter and eliminate his garrison could be considered a feat. Heroes who received this badge of honor were immediately promoted.

In 1992 she received a new beginning. Then the ribbon itself and the Order of St. George were approved as signs of military courage and courage.

St. George's ribbon today

The project started in 2005. Then the sixtieth anniversary of the Victory was celebrated. Every year it was just gaining momentum and had already become a good tradition. The action was recognized as one of the largest in scale in Russia.

People taking part in the program attach St. George Ribbon for clothes, handbags, car mirrors. This is a kind of embodiment of gratitude, a tribute to those who died in battle. The great history of the St. George ribbon deserves to have its colors signify Victory.