Emblems and symbols of Saint Petersburg

that soldiers carry to be protected from being hit b)

a coat of arms is a pattern which is painted on a shield. It is used by a noble family, town, university, etc. as their special sign c) a sceptre [‘septə] is a short rod which is carried by a king or queen on ceremonial occasions as a sign of power d) a seal is the official mark of a government or a company e) an anchor [‘æŋkə] is a piece of heavy metal, usually a hook with two arms, at the end of a chain. It is lowered into the water and keeps a ship from moving

a nation or a country which is played on certain

formal occasions. The British national anthem is God, Save the Queen (King )
A status [‘steitəs] is someone’s position, considered in relation to others
A pattern [‘pætən] is a design
Rectangular [rik’tæŋgjulə] -

coat of arms of Vladivostok


The brick crown symbolises the status

of Vladivostok as an administrative centre
The anchors show that the city is situated near the sea
The Ussuri tiger is a symbol of power and wisdom, it protects the city
The green colour of the shield symbolises the variety of the wildlife

crossed anchors
a scepter in the middle
the two-headed eagle above the

scepter

600 times

above the entrance


flags of the Russian Federation and of Saint

Petersburg flying over the main façade

a piece of music from the ballet “The Bronze Horseman”

by Reinhold Glier

Red Arrow at a platform