Coat of arms of Russia

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/coat-of-arms-of-russia

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the primary heraldic symbol?Double-headed eagle
2. What is the historical antecedent?Byzantine Empire, adopted by Ivan III
3. What does the double-headed eagle on Russia's coat of arms look like?The eagle has two heads that look to the east and west. It is gold with a red tongue and claws, and it wears blue crowns with gold crosses.
4. Why does the eagle have two heads?The two heads show that Russia is a bridge between Europe and Asia. It also reminds people of the old Byzantine empire.

Heraldry: The study and design of coats of arms, symbols, and their meanings.
Tinctures: The colors, patterns, and metals used in heraldry.
Transcontinental: Spanning across two continents, like Russia which is in both Europe and Asia.