Emblems and symbols of Saint Petersburg

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a) a shield [∫i:ld] is a broad piece of metal that

a) a shield [∫i:ld] is a broad piece of metal that

soldiers carry to be protected from being hit b) a coat of arms is a pattern which is painted on a shield. It is used by a noble family, town, university, etc. as their special sign c) a sceptre [‘septə] is a short rod which is carried by a king or queen on ceremonial occasions as a sign of power d) a seal is the official mark of a government or a company e) an anchor [‘æŋkə] is a piece of heavy metal, usually a hook with two arms, at the end of a chain. It is lowered into the water and keeps a ship from moving
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Words to remember An anthem [‘ænӨəm] is the official song of

Words to remember

An anthem [‘ænӨəm] is the official song of a

nation or a country which is played on certain formal occasions. The British national anthem is God, Save the Queen (King )
A status [‘steitəs] is someone’s position, considered in relation to others
A pattern [‘pætən] is a design
Rectangular [rik’tæŋgjulə] -
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The coat of arms shows the status of the city The

The coat of arms shows the status of the city

The coat

of arms of Vladivostok
The brick crown symbolises the status of Vladivostok as an administrative centre
The anchors show that the city is situated near the sea
The Ussuri tiger is a symbol of power and wisdom, it protects the city
The green colour of the shield symbolises the variety of the wildlife
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The coat of arms The coat of arms of Saint Petersburg

The coat of arms
The coat of arms of Saint Petersburg
two crossed

anchors
a scepter in the middle
the two-headed eagle above the scepter
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Coats of arms of St. Petersburg-Leningrad

Coats of arms of St. Petersburg-Leningrad

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The Liteyny Bridge The coat of arms is repeated more than 600 times

The Liteyny Bridge
The coat of arms is repeated more than 600

times
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The flag of Saint Petersburg Two anchors crossed and a scepter

The flag of Saint Petersburg
Two anchors crossed
and a scepter

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Saint Isaac’s Square

Saint Isaac’s Square

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Mariinsky Palace The main façade of the palace

Mariinsky Palace
The main façade of the palace

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Mariinsky Palace (City Hall) The coat of arms of Saint Petersburg

Mariinsky Palace (City Hall)

The coat of arms of Saint Petersburg above

the entrance
flags of the Russian Federation and of Saint Petersburg flying over the main façade
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The anthem of Saint Petersburg The anthem of Saint Petersburg is

The anthem of Saint Petersburg
The anthem of Saint Petersburg is a

piece of music from the ballet “The Bronze Horseman” by Reinhold Glier
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Moskovsky Railway Station The building of the railway station and the Red Arrow at a platform

Moskovsky Railway Station

The building of the railway station
and
the Red

Arrow at a platform