This is a list of Russian flags, including federal, administrative, and military flags, as well as historical flags.
Flags of the Russian Federation State flag
FlagDateUseDescription 1991–1993 civil and state ensign Flag of the Russian Federation from 12 December 1991 to 11 December 1993. Still included in the State Heraldic Register. 1993–present Proportion changed from 1:2 to 2:3. First, the Decree of the President of the Russian Federation "On the State Flag of the Russian Federation", adopted on December 11, 1993, then Constitutional law "On the State Flag of the Russian Federation" adopted on 25 December 2000.
Presidential flags StandardDateUseDescription 1994–present Presidential standard Current Presidential standard of the Russian Federation. Flag of the President as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces
Military flags
Following the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991, for a brief time, many Soviet era flags were still in use until new designs replaced them in the early 2000s. The new flags of the Russian Armed Forces are heavily inspired by the regimental banners and flags of the late Imperial Russian Army and Navy.
Flags of service branches FlagDateUseDescription 2003–present Flag of the Ministry of Defence 2004–present Flag of the Ground Forces 2000–present Flag of the Navy In 1992, the ensign of the Imperial Russian Navy was revived and replaced the Soviet era Naval flag, however the new design used a lighter shade of blue, rather than the traditional dark blue. On December 29, 2000, the flag was changed to its original historical appearance with dark blue. 2015–present Flag of the Aerospace Forces 2004–present Flag of the Airborne Forces A bicolour of horizontal stripes, blue and green defaced with the Russian Airborne Forces emblem. Flag of the Strategic Rocket Forces 2025–present Flag of the Unmanned Systems Forces
Flags of the Ground Forces Flags of the arms of the Ground Forces of the Russian Federation FlagDateUseDescription 2005– Flag of the Engineer Troops Flag of the Nuclear, Biological and Chemical Protection Troops 2006– Flag of the Missile Troops and Artillery 2007– Flag of the Air Defence Troops of the Ground Forces Not to be confused with the Air Defence Troops of the Aerospace Forces. Flag of the Communication Troops 2005– Flag of the Main Directorate of the General Staff 2007– Flag of the Electronic Warfare Troops Flag of the Railway Troops ?– Flag of the Special Operations Forces
Flags of the Aerospace Forces The Aerospace Forces are a branch of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation, it has three arms, the Russian Air Force, the Air Defense Forces, and the Russian Space Forces. The Air Defense Forces does not have a flag. FlagDateUseDescription 2004– Flag of the Air Force 2015– Flag of the Space Forces Light blue field with the Russian Space Forces emblem (Space Forces Circumflex).
Flags of the Rear of the Armed Forces FlagDateUseDescription 2004–2009 Flag of the Rear of the Armed Forces 2010– Flag of the Logistical Support of the Russian Armed Forces
Military district flags FlagDateUseDescription 2016–2024 Flag of Western Military District 2016– Flag of Southern Military District Flag of Central Military District Flag of Eastern Military District
Banners of the Armed Forces Each branch of the Armed Forces has a representative banner, one for the Ground Forces, the Aerospace Forces, the Navy, and one to represent the entire Armed Forces as a whole. Obverse (Front)Reverse (Back)DateUseDescription 2000–2003 Banner of the Armed Forces The first banner of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation was introduced on 8 December 2000, later confirmed by Federation Council on 20 December and signed by Vladimir Putin on 29 December. It was a plain red field, it symbolized the traditional red color of the Armed Forces of the Soviet Union. 2003– The present banner of the Armed Forces of Russian Federation is introduced under a resolution by State Duma in June 2003. This banner consists of two double-headed eagles, on the obverse side is the coat of arms of the Russian Federation, and on the reverse side is the middle emblem of the armed forces of the Russian Federation. The banner follows the principles and format of historically older Russian military flags that were last used prior to the Russian Revolution in 1917. It also contains four stars in each corner of the banner to symbolize the heritage of the Soviet Armed Forces. The reverse side also contains two pieces of text written in old style Slavic typeface, the top side of the banner contains the inscription "Fatherland" ("Отечество") and on the bottom side the inscription reads "Duty [and] Honor" ("Долг Честь"). 2002– Banner of the Ground Forces The banner of the Russian Ground Forces was introduced by decree No. 141 on February 4, 2002, by Vladimir Putin. It is similar to the above banner, but doesn't have stars and inscriptions, on the reverse side is the middle emblem of the Russian Ground Forces. Banner of the Air Force/Aerospace Forces The banner of the Russian Air Forces was introduced by decree No. 141 on February 4, 2002, by Vladimir Putin. It became the banner of the newly created Aerospace Forces branch, which saw the merger between the Russian Air Forces and the Air Defence Forces on August 1, 2015. 2000– Banner of the Navy The ensign of the Russian Navy is used as the banner of the Russian Navy. On December 29, 2000, Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a federal law making the naval ensign of the Russian navy the official banner of the Russian Navy.
Victory Banner The Victory Banner was a historical banner raised atop of the Reichstag building in Berlin, by the Red Army, on May 1, 1945. It signified the victory over Nazi Germany, and served as the main symbol of victory of the Soviet people. It was amended in Russian law in 1996, but with a new design to distance the new Russian state from any usage of Communist iconography. In 2007, following pressure from Red Army veterans, the original Victory Banner design replaced the 1996 variant, and has since then served its usage in virtually every single Victory Day parade held across Russia. BannerDateUseDescription 1996–2007 Symbol of Victory Banner The Symbol of Victory Banner was an alternative to using the historic Victory Banner, which contained the hammer and sickle. 2007– Banner of Victory The Banner of Victory raised on the Reichstag in 1945. Replicas of the Victory Banner can be used alongside the national flag on Victory Day.
Command Standards StandardDateUseDescription 2003– Standard of the Minister of Defence ?– Standard of the Chief of the General Staff ?– Standard of the Commander-in-Chief of the Ground Forces ?– Standard of the Commander-in-Chief of the Navy 2015– Standard of the Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces ?– Standard of the Commander of the Air Force – Deputy Commander-in-Chief of the Aerospace Forces ?– Standard of the Commander of the Strategic Missile Forces ?– Standard of the Commander of the Space Forces ?– Standard of the Commander of the Airborne Forces
Paramilitary flags This section covers flags of the various government paramilitary organizations which are not part of the Russian military, but are structured similarly by ranking system, uniforms, and are equipped with both light and heavy arms.
Flags of non-military security forces FlagDateUseDescription 1992– Flag of the Ministry of Emergency Situations Departmental flag of the Ministry of Emergency Situations 2003– Flag of the Border Service of the Federal Security Service 2005– Flag of the Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation 2008– Ensign of the Coast Guard A blue and white saltire on a light green background. 2019– Ensign of the National Guard Naval Service Corps A blue and white saltire on a chestnut background. 1994– Flag of the Federal Customs Service A white saltire on a dark green background. 2001– Flag of the Courier Service 2005– Flag of Federal Penitentiary Service ?– Flag of the Main Directorate of Special Programs of the President 2008– Flag of the Office of the Prosecutor General ?– Flag of the Investigative Committee 2006– Flag of Federal Bailiff Service 2012– Flag of the Ministry of Internal Affairs 2007–2016 Flag of Federal Migration Service 2000–2016 Flag of the Federal Service for Special Construction ?– Flag of the State Automobile Inspectorate
Flags of special services FlagDateUseDescription 2001–2003 Flag of Federal Agency of the Governmental Communication and the Information at the President 2002– Flag of the Federal Protective Service 2010– Flag of the Federal Security Service 2008– Flag of Director of the Federal Security Service 2009– Flag of Foreign Intelligence Service 2015–2016 Flag of the Internal Troops 2016– Flag of National Guard Forces Command Flag of the National Guard
Pennants FlagDateUseDescription 2011– Pennant of the Ministry of Health 2009– Pennant of the Federal Agency for Fishery Pennant of the Chief of the Federal Agency for Fishery
Historical flags of Russia Civil ensign and national flag Prior to the creation of the first official flag of Russia in 1858, several merchant flags were used to represent Russia, the most notable being the White, Blue, and Red tricolor devised by Tsar Peter the Great. The historical State Flags of Russia were signed by decree to officially represent the country as a whole. The Black, Yellow, and White tricolor became the first official flag of Russia in 1858, with previous flags being de facto unofficial flags of Russia.