The flag of Arkhangelsk Oblast, a federal subject of Russia, was adopted 23 September 2009. It consists of a light blue saltire on a field of white, charged with the coat of arms of Arkhangelsk Oblast. The arms of the city display the Archangel Michael in the act of defeating the Devil. Legend states that this victory took place near where the city stands, hence its name, and that Michael still stands watch over the city to prevent the Devil's return. Its ratio is 2:3.
Other flags Administrative divisions +FlagDateUseDescription?–presentFlag of Mirny?–presentFlag of Koryazhma?–presentFlag of Kotlas?–presentFlag of Novodvinsk?–presentFlag of Severodvinsk?–presentFlag of Kholmogorsky District?–presentFlag of Konoshsky District?–presentFlag of Kotlassky District?–presentFlag of Krasnoborsky District?–presentFlag of Lensky District?–presentFlag of Leshukonsky District?–presentFlag of Mezensky District?–presentFlag of Novaya Zemlya?–presentFlag of Nyandomsky District?–presentFlag of Onezhsky District?–presentFlag of Pinezhsky District?–presentFlag of Plesetsky District?–presentFlag of Primorsky District?–presentFlag of Shenkursky District?–presentFlag of Ustyansky District?–presentFlag of Velsky District?–presentFlag of Verkhnetoyemsky District?–presentFlag of Vilegodsky District?–presentFlag of Vinogradovsky District
References
External links Геральдика (in Russian)