The white-blue-red flag first appeared in Russia

under Tsar Alexei Mikhailovich. In 1667–1668,

the construction of the country's first warship, the

"Eagle", was underway, on which the tricolor

flag was raised. During the time of Peter I, the

tricolor had specific meanings: white symbolized

freedom, blue symbolized the Mother of God,

and red symbolized the power of the state.

Many symbolic meanings are attributed to the colors of the current Russian

flag, but there is no official interpretation of the colors. For most, white

symbolizes nobility and frankness; blue represents loyalty, honesty,

impeccability, and chastity and red signifies courage, bravery, generosity,

and love.