Coat of arms of Uzbekistan
The main state symbols of this state, which occupied territories in Central Asia, appeared along with the establishment of Soviet power. True, what they should be and what they should symbolize was decided by the high people in the Kremlin, and not by the native inhabitants of the country. The coat of arms of Uzbekistan, an independent free state, appeared only in the 1990s.
Historical and national symbols
At the moment, the emblem of the Uzbek state is a highly artistic complex composition, where each element has its own special place and plays an important semantic role. Among the main details:
- a landscape depicting a sunrise, a blossoming valley, rivers and mountains;
- a wreath that surrounds this beauty and consists of wheat and cotton;
- the octahedron crowning the image with a crescent and a star;
- the mythical bird Humo;
- tape with the name of the state.
Most of the territory of Uzbekistan is occupied by mountains, the inhabitants of the country are rightfully proud of their beautiful landscapes, they understand the value of water sources for the country's economy. The time of dawn was chosen for the landscape, a kind of symbol of the country, which has a prosperity yet to come.
Wheat and cotton are major agricultural crops, synonymous with wealth and food security. Ears of ripe wheat and cotton bolls were used for the coat of arms. The octahedron is a sign that speaks of the establishment of the republic, the crescent and the star are important elements of Eastern culture. According to ancient Uzbek beliefs and myths, the legendary bird Humo, depicted with wide open wings, becomes a guarantee of happiness, prosperity, freedom.
The symbolism of the elements and the brightness of the image
At first glance, it may seem that the emblem of the Uzbek state is excessively bright. Indeed, the color palette is quite rich and rich. But at the same time, each shade has its own philosophical explanation and deep meaning..
The shine of the river surface is shown through silver, like the ebb of the feathers of a mythical bird. Gold tones are used for symbols representing the country's wealth - the sun, ears of wheat and cotton bolls. Green means the heyday of the country, branches and leaves, valleys and mountains are painted in such shades. The ribbon with the inscription reproduces the colors of the national flag of Uzbekistan. Also used colors: blue - for octahedron, white - for cotton, crescent and star.
