Russia marks National Flag Day with events in St Petersburg

In St Petersburg, residents and officials gathered across the city to celebrate Russia’s tricolour, the national flag, with a series of patriotic events. The day was marked by flag‑raising ceremonies, cultural performances, and the distribution of commemorative ribbons to participants and visitors. City officials announced that the ribbons, featuring the blue‑white‑red tricolour, were handed out at key landmarks such as the Admiralty, the Peterhof Palace grounds, and the Nevsky Prospect.

The events were organized by the city’s Department of Culture in partnership with the Ministry of Defence and local volunteer groups. In addition to ribbon distribution, the program included a march of military units, exhibitions of historical artifacts related to the flag’s evolution, and speeches by city leaders emphasizing national unity and heritage. The initiative aimed to reinforce civic pride and educate the public about the significance of the tricolour in Russian history.

By the evening, the city’s main squares were illuminated in the flag’s colours, and the ribbon‑handing ceremony drew thousands of participants. Officials said the day’s activities were part of a broader effort to promote patriotic values and commemorate the flag’s role in Russia’s identity. The event concluded with a collective pledge to uphold the flag’s symbolism in everyday life.