Flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan

The flag is one of the main symbols of the state, symbolizing its sovereignty and identity. The term" flag "comes from the Dutch word"vlag". A flag is a panel of specified sizes and colors attached to a shaft or wire, usually with a coat of arms or emblem on it. Since ancient times, the flag has performed the functions of uniting the population of the country and identifying it with a certain state structure. The national flag of independent Kazakhstan was officially adopted in 1992. Its author is the artist shaken Niyazbekov. The national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a rectangular cloth of sky-blue color with a ray of the sun in the center, under which a soaring eagle (eagle) is depicted. Near the shaft there is a vertical strip with a national ornament. The image of the sun, its rays, an eagle and a national ornament – gold color. The ratio of the width and length of the flag is 1: 2. In the tradition of heraldry, each color represents a certain concept. So, the sky blue color symbolizes loyalty, loyalty and integrity. In addition, the blue-blue color has a deep symbolic meaning in Turkic culture. The ancient Turks always revered the sky with their father God, and their blue-blue banner symbolized loyalty to the ancestral father. On the national flag of Kazakhstan, it symbolizes the clear sky, peace and well – being, and the unity of the background-the unity of our country. Following the heraldic canons, The Sun symbolizes wealth and abundance, life and energy. Therefore, the rays of the sun on the flag of the country are like grains-a symbol of prosperity and well-being. The image of the sun in the state paraphernalia of Kazakhstan confirms its commitment to universal values and testifies that the new young state is full of life-affirming energy and is open to all countries of the world for partnership and cooperation. The image of an eagle (eagle) is one of the main heraldic attributes that has long been used on the coats of arms and flags of many peoples. This image is usually perceived as a symbol of power, foresight and generosity. The eagle soaring under the sun symbolizes the power of the state, its sovereignty and Independence, High goals and aspirations for a stable future. A special place in the worldview of Eurasian nomads is occupied by the image of an eagle. This is due to the fact that they are associated with such concepts as freedom and honesty, dignity and courage, strength and purity of thought. The stylized silhouette of the Golden Eagle reflects the desire of the young sovereign state to the heights of world civilization. An important element of the national flag is a vertical strip with a national ornament, which is located near its shaft. Kazakh ornament is a kind of special artistic perception of the world in accordance with the aesthetic taste of the people. Expressing a combination of different forms and lines, it is an expressive means of revealing the inner world of the people. The National ornament along the shaft reflects the culture and traditions of the people of Kazakhstan.

Coat of Arms of the Republic of Kazakhstan The coat of arms is one of the main symbols of the state. The term "coat of arms" comes from the German word "erbe" (inheritance) and means a hereditary distinctive sign – a combination of figures and objects that are given symbolic meaning. History shows that even the nomads of the Bronze Age, who lived on the territory of modern Kazakhstan, identified themselves with a special symbol – a totem, the graphic expression of which later received the name "tamga". This term was first used in the Turkic Khaganate. The coat of arms of sovereign Kazakhstan was officially adopted in 1992. Its authors are famous architects Zhandarbek Malibekov and Shot-Aman Ualikhanov. The national emblem of the Republic of Kazakhstan has the shape of a circle (wheel) – it is a symbol of life and eternity, which enjoyed special respect among the nomads of the Great Steppe. The central heraldic element in the state coat of arms is the image of a shanyrak (the upper vaulted part of the yurt) on a blue background, from which uyks (pillars) radiate in all directions in the form of sun rays. To the right and left of the shanyrak are images of mythical winged horses. There is a three-dimensional five-pointed star in the upper part, and the inscription "Qazaqstan" in the lower part. The image of the star, shanyrak, uyks, mythical horses, as well as the inscription "Qazaqstan" are made in gold color. Shanyrak is the main backbone part of the yurt, shaped like a celestial dome and is one of the key elements of life in the traditional culture of the Eurasian nomads. In the National Coat of Arms of the republic, the image of shanyrak is a symbol of a common home and a single homeland for all peoples living in the country. The stable development of Kazakhstan depends on the well-being of every citizen, just as the strength and stability of shanyrak depends on the reliability of all its pillars. The winged mythical tulpara horses in the state coat of arms are a key heraldic element. Since time immemorial, the image of a horse embodies concepts such as bravery, loyalty and strength. The wings symbolize the centuries-old dream of the multinational people of Kazakhstan to build a strong and prosperous state. They testify to pure thoughts and the desire for consistent improvement and creative development. The golden wings of the horses also resemble golden ears and embody the hard work of Kazakhstanis and the material well-being of the country. In the past centuries, horns were actively used in the cult rituals of nomads, as well as as the tops of their battle banners. Images of heavenly grace, earthly fertility and military luck in the form of horns of various animals have always occupied significant places in symbolic compositions of various peoples. Thus, the winged horse with a cornucopia is an important typological image that has deep semantic and historical roots. Another detail in the national emblem of the republic is a five–pointed star. This symbol has been used by mankind since ancient times and embodies the constant striving of people for the light of truth, for everything sublime and eternal. The image of the star in the national coat of arms reflects the desire of Kazakhstanis to create a country open to cooperation and partnership with all peoples of the world. The hearts and hugs of the people of Kazakhstan are open to representatives of all five continents. The main color used in the national coat of arms is the color of gold, which serves as a symbol of wealth, justice and generosity. The color of the flag is also sky blue, which is in harmony with the color of gold and symbolizes a clear sky, peace and prosperity.