Coat of arms of the Tambov region

The heraldic description of the coat of arms :

"In the azure field, a silver hive , accompanied by three bees at the head of the shield. The shield is crowned with a traditional land crown and surrounded by a ribbon of the Order of Lenin."

Interpretation of the main elements

The law of the Tambov region "On the emblem of the Tambov region" in accordance with the heraldic norms and historical traditions established official interpretations of the main elements of the coat of arms:

• bees embody hard work , collectivity in their activities and thrift
• the hive is first of all a common house where everyone knows his place, his responsibilities and the mechanism of interaction
• the azure field on the shield characterizes natural purity, honesty , fidelity and impeccability
• silver is a symbol of nobility, justice and generosity
• traditional land crown indicates the status of the Tambov region as a subject of the Russian Federation
• the ribbon of the Order of Lenin indicates the merits of the region

• Flag of the Tambov region
• Coats of arms of the districts of the Tambov region

• "The law of the Tambov region on the emblem of the Tambov region"