From Tsarist Times to Today: How Russia’s Tricolor Became a National SymbolThe Story Behind Russia’s Tricolor: National Flag Day on August 22On August 22, Russia marks National Flag Day, celebrating the history, symbolism, and resilience of the country’s iconic white-blue-red tricolor. Photo: https://www.mos.ru/news/item/158428073/ by Музей Победы Russian National Flag DayOrigins of the CelebrationNational Flag Day was established by Presidential Decree No. 1714 on August 20, 1994, commemorating the restoration of the historic Russian tricolor on August 22, 1991. This marked the return of the tricolor as the national flag after more than seventy years of Soviet rule. These events highlight the importance of Russia’s national symbols, linking past traditions with present and future generations.