Merchant flag of the Empire 1693-1700 was white with black double-headed eagle. ![]() Merchant flag from 20, January, 1705 - white-blue-red tricolour. |
![]() State flag since 11, June 1858 was black-yellow-white. Black and yellow - colours of state coat of arms. White - colour of St.George. |
![]() Naval ensign since beginning of XVIII c. - white with blue St.Andrew`s cross. St.Andrew was the patron of Russia from times of Peter I. He was the first christian preacher in territory of Russia |
![]() Honoured naval ensign (since 1819) - St.George`s Ensign. Mounted St.George (from Moscow city arms) in the centre of the Andrew`s flag. Several hero-ships were awarded with this flag. |
![]() Naval jack and flag of naval fortresses. |
![]() Pilot flag |
![]() Naval Standard of Emperor The double-headed eagle holding in his claws 4 maps of seas |
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last edited 16.9.2001