Description of the coat of arms of Zhidychyn UTG (Volyn region)

  • Ivan Khamezhuk
Keywords: Zhydychyn, coat of arms, flag, description

Abstract

The law "On local self-government in Ukraine" should be used in the issue of OTG heraldry. The law defines the concept of territorial community: "territorial community - residents united by permanent residence within a village, town, city, which are independent administrative-territorial units, or voluntary association of residents of several villages with a single administrative center" , the symbols of the coat of arms should reflect one or more features of the settlement (for example, its name, reasons for development, specific local representatives of fauna, etc. This law applies to all territorial communities of Ukraine, including united. The law has a corresponding article Territorial communities are the main driver of change in this process, they are the first to live in a positive competition for internal and external resources and their visibility for potential investors is very important. both in the middle of the community - we are one, we are one family, and on the outside - we are open to the world, we are the best, you can work here, you can invest here, it is prestigious and comfortable to live here ". The project of the coat of arms and flag of Zhydychyn OTG of Volyn region is presented. Descriptions of symbols and images of the coat of arms are given. It is indicated that it is desirable to use the colors of the coat of arms or its individual elements in the flag. It was according to these criteria that the flag of the Zhydychyn community was developed. Such use will make it possible to organically combine these two symbols of administrative-territorial power in practical use. Additionally, the flag is supplemented by a white stripe, which means the river. In accordance with modern requirements and traditions of vexillology, the flag of a settlement or community has a similar (mirror) image on both sides of the flag sheet.

Published
2019-06-26
How to Cite
Khamezhuk, I. (2019). Description of the coat of arms of Zhidychyn UTG (Volyn region). Litopys Volyni, (20), 18-19. https://doi.org/10.32782/2305-9389/2020.20.02
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