Symbols of Azerbaijan are emblems of the Azerbaijani nation .
Symbols of the Republic of Azerbaijan
| Picture | Title | Description | date | |||||||||||||
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 | The flag is a three-color flag ( tricolor ). Stripes (blue, red and green) are arranged horizontally. In the center of the flag on the red stripe there is an eight-pointed star and a crescent. Both images are white. The blue color means Turkism , the red color reflects the course towards the modernization of society and the development of democracy , and the green color indicates that the main population of the country belongs to the Islamic faith. The crescent symbolizes Islam, the eight-pointed star symbolizes the eight branches of the Turkic people . It has a ratio of 2: 1. | Approved by November 9, 1918 | ||||||||||||||
 | In the center of the coat of arms depicts flames that symbolize the "Land of Fire" . The symbol of fire is also interpreted as the Arabic word " Allah " ( Arabic. الله ). The colors used on the coat of arms are the colors of the national flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The eight-pointed star symbolizes the eight branches of the Turkic people. Below is a wreath of wheat ears and oak branches. A wreath of ears symbolizes wealth, fertility. Oak branches symbolize the antiquity of the country. A shield on the coat of arms means protection. | Approved by January 19, 1993 | ||||||||||||||
| The national anthem of the Republic of Azerbaijan along with the flag and coat of arms is one of the state symbols of Azerbaijan. The anthem melody was written in 1919 by the Azerbaijani composer Uzeyir Hajibeyov , the words belong to the poet Ahmed Javad . | Approved by May 27, 1992 | |||||||||||||||
| On this day, all of Azerbaijan celebrates a historic event - the day of the declaration of independence of the Republic of Azerbaijan in 1918 . May 28 is a national holiday. | Celebrated since May 28, 1992 | ||||||||||||||
| Medal of the National Hero of Azerbaijan . The highest degree of distinction of the Republic of Azerbaijan. It is awarded for personal courage and courage shown in defending the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan, ensuring the safety of civilians. | Established by March 25, 1992 | |||||||||||||||
| The highest award of the Republic of Azerbaijan. Citizens of the Republic of Azerbaijan are awarded the Order for Exceptional Merit, which served the progress, growth of greatness and glory of Azerbaijan; courage and valor in protecting the homeland, protecting the state interests of the Republic of Azerbaijan. | Established by April 22, 2005 | |||||||||||||||
| The highest military order of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Order is awarded for special merits in organizing and strengthening the Armed Forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan ; for special merits in ensuring the territorial integrity and security of the Republic of Azerbaijan; for outstanding leadership activities; for special merits in liquidating the consequences of emergency situations in the republic. | Established by December 6, 1993 | |||||||||||||||
Unofficial Symbols
| Picture | Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The motto of Azerbaijan. The land of Azerbaijan has long been known [1] as the “Land of Fires” due to the natural exits of burning gas (due to the presence of oil fields ) [1] . Religious representations of fire worshipers were associated with this phenomenon. So, on the outskirts of the village of Surahani there is a temple of fire-worshipers-Zoroastrians Ateshgah ( "Place of Fire" ), where burning gas comes from ancient times. Today, the symbol of fire and flame is widely used throughout the country [2] . Fire today is considered a symbol of Azerbaijan [3] [4] [5] . | ||
| An ancient fortification near the coastal part of the "Old City" - Icheri Sheher in Baku . The tower is one of the most important components of the coastal “facade” of the capital. There are many legends about the appearance of the Maiden’s Tower, most of which are associated with the meaning of the word “virgin” . The tower was built in two stages: the first presumably refers to the pre-Islamic era, and the inscription indicating the name of the architect belongs to a later time, obviously, the 12th century . It can be found in the paintings of famous artists, the tower is devoted to poem, film and ballet . In 1964, the Maiden Tower became a museum, and in 2000 it was included in the UNESCO World Heritage List . | ||
| The archaeological reserve south of Baku, which is a plain. Known for the cultural landscape of cave paintings . The drawings were found on three sites of a rocky plateau, and the once-inhabited caves discovered here, traces of settlements and tombs indicate a dense population of this territory between the Upper Paleolithic and the Middle Ages. In 1966, Gobustan was declared a reserve, and in 2007 the cultural landscape of rock paintings of Gobustan was included in the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. | ||
| Pomegranate is a symbol of Azerbaijan [7] Symbolizes fertility and wealth . This is because pomegranate trees are hung with fruits all year round. In the days of the collection of pomegranate, an annual festival is held in Azerbaijan , also known as the " Pomegranate Festival " [7] . Pomegranate holiday ( azerb. Nar bayramı ) is a holiday that is annually celebrated in Azerbaijan on the days of the collection of pomegranate . During the holiday, in the city of Geokchay , considered the center of pomegranate production in Azerbaijan, exhibitions are held where gardeners demonstrate various varieties of pomegranate, pomegranate juices, preserves, etc. For centuries, pomegranate has been a source of income for local residents. Azerbaijan is considered the only country where all varieties of pomegranate grow. So, 4 thousand hectares in the Geokchay district of pomegranate gardens annually produce about 30 thousand tons. In Azerbaijan, poems are also written about pomegranate, songs are composed. | ||
| A traditional musical genre characterized by a large degree of improvisation. Mugam in Azerbaijan is usually performed accompanied by a trio of sazandars, which include: tarist , kemanchist and tambourine . Often a tambourine himself is also a singer ( hanande ). The subject of mugams is most often limited to the sphere of lyrics - love and philosophical. Mugam’s poetic texts are, as a rule, gazelles of such classics as Nizami , Fizuli , Hagani , Vidadi , Nasimi , Samed Vurgun , Mall Panah Vagif , Aliagi Wahid and others. In 2008, mugam was included in the list of UNESCO’s masterpieces of oral and intangible cultural heritage . | ||
| Mountain riding horse of very ancient origin, bred in Nagorno-Karabakh . It was formed under the influence of the ancient Iranian, Turkmen, and then Arab horses. Influenced on horseback riding of the South of Russia and some countries of Western Europe (Poland, France). Used to improve the local horses of the Caucasus. Tribal work with the Karabakh horse was once carried out in the Agdam stud farm of the Azerbaijan SSR [9] . At present, there are 2 horse breeding factories operating in Azerbaijan for the Karabakh breed population - in the village of Lambaran in the Barda district and in Akstaf . In addition, along with the state, a number of private enterprises operate in the republic. | ||
| Tar is a long-necked, plucked string musical instrument . The performance on the container, as well as the art of its manufacture, is developed throughout Azerbaijan. Skills associated with this tradition play a significant role in shaping the cultural identity of Azerbaijanis [10] . Tar is considered the musical symbol of Azerbaijan [11] . In 2012, the Azerbaijani art of packaging and mastery of its manufacture was included in the list of UNESCO’s masterpieces of oral and intangible cultural heritage [10] . | ||
| Carpet-making is the most widespread classic type of craft in Azerbaijan [12] . The main centers of carpet weaving are Cuba , Shirvan , Ganja , Kazakh , Karabakh , Baku with suburban villages. Azerbaijani carpets stand out for their rich color, built on a combination of local intense tones [12] . Carpet-making is part of the family tradition, which is transmitted both orally and in the course of practical exercises. In 2010, the traditional art of carpet weaving in Azerbaijan was included in the list of masterpieces of the oral and intangible cultural heritage of UNESCO [13] . Carpets are also considered a symbol of the Azerbaijani nation [14] . | ||
| The buta pattern, known in the countries of the East on a vast territory, is a characteristic detail of the Azerbaijani national ornament [15] . Buta motif is often used by Azerbaijani masters; There are many varieties of buta, some of which have symbolic meaning [16] . Today this pattern is widely used in Azerbaijan: on carpets, fabrics, when decorating buildings [17] . Buta is considered a symbol of Azerbaijan [18] [19] | ||
| The leading sector of the Azerbaijani economy is the oil industry . Rich oil deposits in Azerbaijan have been known for a long time. The world's first oil well was drilled industrially in Baku (1848). During the Great Patriotic War, Azerbaijani oil workers produced up to 80% of the fuel of the whole country [20] . The world's oldest offshore oil platform is also located in Azerbaijan ( Oil Rocks ) [21] . Oil has become a symbol of Azerbaijan [22] . |
Symbols of the Azerbaijan SSR
| Picture | Title | Description | date |
|---|---|---|---|
| symbol of state sovereignty of the Azerbaijan SSR , indestructible union of workers, peasants and intelligentsia, friendship and brotherhood of workers of all nationalities of the republic, building a communist society. [23] The national flag of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic is a rectangular panel, consisting of two horizontally arranged colored stripes: top, red, which is three quarters of the width; and the lower, blue color, which is one fourth of the width of the flag, with the image in the upper left corner of the red strip, at the shaft, golden sickle and hammer and above them a red five-pointed star framed by a gold border. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is 1: 2. [24] | Approved by October 7, 1952 | ||
| state symbol of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic . The emblem of the Azerbaijan SSR is based on the emblem of the Soviet Union . It was adopted in 1937 . The coat of arms is created by graphic artist Ruben Shkhiyan. The state emblem of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic is an image of a sickle and a hammer, an oil rig against the backdrop of the rising sun, framed by a crown of cotton and ears, with the inscription in Azerbaijani and Russian languages: “Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic”, “Workers of all countries, unite!” At the top of the coat of arms is a five-pointed star. | Approved by February 14, 1931 | ||
| national anthem of the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic in 1944 - 1992 . In 1978, the text of the anthem was rewritten in order to eliminate the mention of Stalin from the anthem. | Approved by 1944 |
Symbols of Azerbaijan at international sports competitions
At the 2012 World Cup among girls under 17 years old , the emblem on which the buta is painted in the colors of the national flag - a drop-like pattern widely used in Azerbaijani art , symbolizing the stylized image of fire, was approved on July 19 of the same year. [25] .
At the 2015 European Games , on November 23, the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Baku hosted the presentation of the logo of the First European Games, authored by 35-year-old Adam Unisov [26] . According to the artist’s idea, this sign combined five symbols: fire, water, a phoenix bird, carpet elements and the main national fruit - pomegranate [27] . Yunisov, who was also present at the presentation, emphasized that in his work when creating the symbol of the games he strove to “convey the pride of the Azerbaijani people and their willingness to host the European Sports Olympiad” [28] . The Minister of Youth and Sports of Azerbaijan, Azad Rahimov, said that the logo reflects the Azerbaijani commitment to the traditions of hospitality [28] . On November 25, 2014, the Operational Committee of the European Games of Baku 2015, at the official ceremony, solemnly presented the images of Jeyran ( gazelle ) and Nara ( garnet ) as official competition mascots. It was noted that gazelles and garnets reflect the history of Azerbaijan and its promising future. Jeyran will become the cultural ambassador of the games, giving guests an idea of the rich heritage of Azerbaijan, and Nar will symbolize unity in Azerbaijani folklore and be widely used in the colorful brand of Baku-2015. [29] [30] Jeyran is considered a symbol of grace, natural beauty, grace and purity in Azerbaijan and is protected by the state. In turn, nar (pomegranate) is a fruit that loves sunlight, which is a symbol of life and energy. The birthplace of this fruit in Azerbaijan is Goychay , where the traditional Pomegranate Festival is held annually. [31]
At the Islamic Games 2017, the preliminary logo and slogan of the Islamiad 2017 was prepared by the organizing committee in May 2013. The preliminary slogan of the games: "Solidarity is our strength . " In the preliminary logo, national ornaments and colors of the flag of Azerbaijan were used [32] . On May 12, 2016, a new logo and brand of games was introduced. The logo created by Azerbaijani designers reflects the history, heritage and culture of Islamic states. The main theme of the event’s brand is “modern carpet weaving through the prism of rich cultural traditions inherent in most Islamic states”. The elements of the brand themselves symbolize the elements of Azerbaijani carpet weaving and rock painting of Gobustan [33] . On February 13, 2017, the organizing committee of the Islamic Solidarity Games presented the mascots of the games. They were the Karabakh horses Inja (İncə), personifying beauty and tenderness, and Jasur (Cəsur), distinguished by freedom of love and self-confidence [34] .
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But above all, the sign and symbol of Azerbaijan is fire. Azerbaijan is a land where fire literally bursts out of the land anywhere and everywhere there is the slightest crack in the earth.
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Its followers are often falsely termed fire worshippers: they do not worship fire, though fire - still one of the symbols of Azerbaijan - plays a central role in their rituals.
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Spectacular highlights include the Maiden Tower, a 12th-century bastion and symbol of national identity , and the ornate 15th-century Shirvanshah's Palace.
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On the signs of Doctor of Art Criticism N. M. Miklashevskaya, who has devoted decades of studying Azerbaijani murals, frescoes, fabrics, it is quite natural to meet the characteristic detail of the "buta" national ornament.
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It is worth highlighting the motif of the buta, which has the appearance of an almond with a pointed curved upper end, which is well known in the Middle East and in Europe. This motif was often used by Azerbaijani masters; There are many varieties of buta, some of which are symbolic. But the buta was especially widespread in the Ganja zone, where they become an almost integral part of the carpet pattern.
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