Emblem of the Commonwealth of Independent States

Emblem (Seal) of the Commonwealth of Independent States
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Adopted	1996

The emblem of the Commonwealth of Independent States (Russian: Флаг Содружества Независимых Государств) depicts a yellow sun on a dark blue field, with eight bending poles holding the sun.

Description

2011 stamp of Ukraine

The poles represent the CIS members, who signed the New Union treaty on December 21, 1991 (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Moldova, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan & Uzbekistan). The design (which reflects the one of the flag of the Commonwealth) symbolizes the desire for equal partnership, unity, peace and stability.

See also

• Flag of the Commonwealth of Independent States
• Branding national myths and symbols

References

External links

Media related to Commonwealth of Independent States at Wikimedia Commons