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Anatoly Korolev and Dmitry Kosyrev, RIA Novosti commentators
unity of the army, civilians and the Church. Emperor Peter the Great established it as the national standard in 1699, preferring what was the banner of the merchant marine to several hundred other flags as its heraldry symbolised peace and friendship.The flag of the Russian monarchy came back onto its own with a parliamentary decree of August 22, 1991.
The majority of Russians are not opposed to it so bitterly as to Independence Day, remembering the centuries of martial glory the tricolour stands for.
Even in an era of rejuvenation, nations cling to their roots. This dedication to history is the reason for the tremendous success of the St. George's Ribbon.
The campaign started shortly before May 9, 2005, during the preparations for the 60th anniversary of victory in World War II. RIA Novosti launched an online project (http://www.9may.ru/) to collect the reminiscences of people whose grand- and great-grandparents fought in the war. Striped ribbons,
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