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from the site of Ukrainian
Heraldry
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From the site of Ukrainian
Heraldry:
"It was confirmed at January, 31st, 2003 by the decision of
region council session. A rectangular panel with a parity of the
parties 2:3 consists of two equal horizontal red and yellow
strips; the green wedge departs from a staff on third of length,
on it is yellow bee.
The region is located on both coasts of small river Synyha
(inflow of Southern Bug) in the western part of oblast'.
("Znak" N32, 2004)."
Dov Gutterman, 21 October 2004
from the site of Ukrainian
Heraldry
From the site of Ukrainian
Heraldry:
"It was confirmed at January, 31st, 2003 by the decision of
region council session. Or; azure point with or bee with the
argent wings, accompanied in the dexter by the azure periwinkle
flower with veret stalk and leaves, in the sinister by the gules
rose with vert stalk and leaves. The board is framed by a
decorative wreath from oak foliage and topped by the stylized
crown from wheat ears on which is paty cross. On the azure motto
strip is or inscription "Belief and good". The author
is V.Kryvenko.
Symbols and colors emphasize national features of area in which
the majority make Ukrainian and Bulgarians. They have kept the
national traditions, the cultural inheritance and language. The
rose is informal emblem of Bulgaria, a symbol of beauty and
perfection, enthusiasm, spiritual love. The periwinkle is the
most widespread plant in Ukraine. It is a symbol of eternity and
life, memories and light memoirs, happiness in wedding, the
consent. Two flowers symbolize a unification of representatives
of two peoples which live two centuries in the neighborhood. The
image of a bee embodies diligence and selflessness, a winged
sentiments and creative abilities, courage and bravery, wisdom
and thrift. Colours of the Ukrainian flag are blue and yellow,
and Bulgarian - white, green and red. The stylized ear of wheat
in cartouche is a symbol of agricultural edge, well-being and
confidence. The oak symbolizes power, force and glory, power and
endurance. An alder (vil'ha) means the tree, which name is
connected to the name of region. Grapes symbolizes fertility,
cheerfulness, a spiritual life and revival. It reminds of
historical communications of a part of the population of area
with Bulgaria. A cossack cross means the historical lands of
Zaporizhzhya Cossacks."
Dov Gutterman, 21 October 2004