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What does the five-pointed star mean and where did it come from in Soviet symbols? Who suggested and why use the five-pointed star
The five-pointed star, or "pentacle", has been known since ancient times - as a symbol of protection, protection and security, primitive people used it in their totems and ritual drawings, as well as representatives of the earliest civilizations in the territories of modern Turkey, Greece, Iran and Iraq. It was also a revered emblem among the Japanese and American Indians. Among the Saami of Russian Lapland, the five-pointed star was considered a universal amulet protecting deer - the basis of the lifestyle of most northerners. AT North Karelia back in the middle of the 19th century, the fact of honoring the five-pointed star by Karelian hunters was attested. Having stumbled upon a connecting rod bear in the winter forest, the hunter quickly drew three five-pointed stars in a row on the snow and retreated behind them. It was believed that the bear would not be able to cross this line.
Archaeologists suggest that at the dawn of civilization, they tried to symbolically depict the heraldic figure of the Big Bird, which allegedly created the world with a spit from its beak. The pentacle was presented to our ancestors as consisting of five triangles - signs of the Eternal Sky, where the Gods live. The number five is generally symbolic: after all, there are five fingers on our hands and feet. From our torso "stick out" five processes - two arms, two legs and a head. In the drawing of the genius Leonardo da Vinci, the “ideal” person, having widely spaced them to the sides, himself resembles a five-pointed star. And later people learned that the planet itself consists of five main continents.
The ancients noticed this phenomenon and were so shocked that Venus and her pentacle became symbols of love and beauty. That is why the ancient Greeks arranged Olympic Games once every eight years, and centuries later, during the revival of the Olympic movement, the five-pointed star almost became their main symbol - at the very last moment, under pressure from the Church, it was replaced with five rings, since the priests considered the five-pointed star a symbol of paganism and, to put it mildly, " didn't complain."
In the Middle Ages, the inverted five-pointed star acquired a different meaning: evil and sinister - it resembled the muzzle of a horned goat used in the rituals of witches and sorcerers, or even the mask of Satan himself. Moreover, such "witch" stars were red - since ancient times, red has symbolized not only beauty, but also rebellion, revolution, independence - with a willingness to shed blood for all this. Psychologists note that red is the most aggressive color. It always catches the eye, it seems visually closer. The red color in clothes is also a kind of indicator of “energy consumption”: they say that a woman in red is easier to seduce. As a result, the five-pointed red star became a symbol of the elements, in which either a “new order” challenging the old world or complete chaos were to be born, depending on where its rays were looking.
However, in Russia until 1917, five-pointed stars as a symbol were used infrequently - as a top on New Year trees or decorations on wrapping paper for gifts, occasionally on embroideries of peasant towels. Even at the turn of the 20th century, small five-pointed stars appeared on the shoulder straps of Russian officers. But the Bolsheviks who came to power, "to the ground" destroyed old world, urgently needed new symbols - and here the red pentacle came in handy more than ever!
According to some data, in the first spring of 1918, the military commissar of the Moscow Military District, Nikolai Polyansky, proposed to introduce a five-pointed star as a distinctive sign of the Red Army. According to others, the “father” of our five-pointed star was Konstantin Yeremeev, the first Soviet commander of the troops of the Petrograd Military District, chairman of the Commission for the Formation of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army. And finally she was "adopted" by one of the Bolshevik leaders of the Bolsheviks - Leon Trotsky.
On June 19, information appeared in the media that the Ministry of Defense approved a new emblem of the Russian Armed Forces - a red-white-blue star, which will replace the traditional red star. The new emblem was designed by a "subordinate design bureau". The new sign received the official name "Army of Russia", while the media unofficially dubbed it "Star Shoigu". A number of authors (N. Starikov, A. Lebedev, G. Moskvin) have already expressed their opinion on the new emblem (see the list of references at the end of the article), however, in our opinion, the essence of the issue remained untouched. According to the developers themselves, the new emblem is designed to improve the image Russian army.
Redesign of the emblem of the Russian Armed Forces: instead of the traditional red star, the Ministry of Defense approved a new red-white-blue star
It is difficult to say what kind of image improvement the “experts” are talking about; rather, we can talk about a crushing blow to the Russian army, perhaps the most crushing blow in the entire history of its existence.
The five-pointed star, as a symbol of the Russian army, has a long history. The "Mars" star was used in the tsarist Russian army, in 1827 Nicholas I introduced the wearing of stars on the epaulettes of officers and generals. The five-pointed red star from the very beginning became the symbol of the Red Army and remained the main army sign until June 19, 2014.
It is no coincidence that the five-pointed star has become a symbol of the army. Philosopher Alexei Losev defined a symbol as "the substantial identity of an idea and a thing." Therefore, a symbol cannot be an arbitrarily taken image. The symbol is the bearer of the idea, the main meaning underlying the existence of what it symbolizes. A symbol is a kind of expresser and custodian of the basic semantic code. There is a deepest subtle connection between a symbol and its real embodiment. This connection was convincingly demonstrated during the operation to dismantle the USSR, when one of the main blows was aimed at destroying Soviet symbols. Now the same blow is being struck at the ideological basis of the Russian armed forces.
The five-pointed star (pentagram) is one of the most ancient, most mysterious and most powerful symbols. The first known images of the pentagram date back to around 3500 BC. e. The pentagram was considered an important symbol in many ancient civilizations - Sumerian, Ancient Egyptian, Babylonian, Assyrian. A pentagram inscribed in a circle (pentacle) was known in ancient China, India, Japan, and the American continent.
At the geometric level, the pentagram embodies idea of stability and stability due to intertwining internal connections. Five intersecting lines carry the idea unity and interconnection. Therefore, the pentagram was often used as a sign of the macrocosm. In the 12th century AD. there is a tradition to interpret the pentagram also as symbol of man (microcosm). Combining the meanings of macrocosm and microcosm made the pentagram a universal symbol. world harmony and divine creativity.
When considering natural objects, you can also notice that the number five has a certain special meaning. Five processes of the human body (arms, legs, head). Five fingers on a human hand. Five continents and parts of the world on the globe. And even starfish have at least five processes.
Pentagram as a schematic representation
man (Cornelius Agrippa "Occult Philosophy")
At the level of society, the pentagram expresses harmony of man and state(microsystems and macrosystems). Perhaps this idea was familiar to the ancients, since even in ancient Rome the pentagram was used as a state symbol. The image of the pentagram was present on the personal seal of Emperor Constantine I. In ancient Babylon, the pentagram was considered a sign state power and personified ruler's power.
In the Christian tradition, the pentagram symbolizes, according to different versions, Savior, Tabor Light, Star of Bethlehem. For the Pythagoreans, the pentagram was a symbol of perfection and health. Pythagoras believed that the pentacle embodies mathematical perfection because it hides golden ratio. In Celtic mythology, the pentagram was considered the signature of the goddess of war and death. The pentagram is well known since ancient times as a talisman that protects against evil forces. Interestingly, in this role, she was used by a completely different peoples and in completely different cultures separated by oceans and millennia!
Thus, the five-pointed star for centuries embodies the idea of stability, integrity, perfection, harmony and protection from the forces of evil and chaos. Is it possible to come up with a more appropriate symbol for the armed forces of the state?
According to the official version, the creator of the emblem of the Red Army was the commander of the Petrograd military district Konstantin Yeremeev. In the USSR, the five-pointed star symbolized the unity of the world proletariat of all five continents of the Earth (the five ends of the star are the five continents of the planet). The red color of the army star symbolizes the memory of the blood of comrades shed in battle.
However, there is an opinion that the symbols of the RRKA were developed personally by Leon Trotsky and his associates, some of whom were very knowledgeable in the occult sciences, and the pentagram as an army symbol was not chosen by chance.
Putting on the uniform, the officer and soldier take the stars on their shoulders (shoulder straps) and on their foreheads (cap or cap). Thus, on the one hand, he declares himself a protector from the forces of darkness and the keeper of world harmony, and, on the other hand, he receives protection from destructive forces.
Now let's look at the semantic content new star Russian Armed Forces of the 2014 model.
The first and most important thing to pay attention to is that new character is not a pentagram. He only imitates her, tries to appear as her at the expense of optical illusion. A pentagram is a figure formed by five intersecting lines. The new symbol does not have five intersecting lines (they are replaced by two broken curves), so the new symbol is neither a pentagram nor a star! This symbol has a different nature, the resemblance to the pentagram is external and superficial. The so-called Shoigu star is a pseudo-star and a pseudo-pentagram, i.e. fake, imitation, fake of an ancient symbol. Therefore, the new symbol does not carry or convey any of the meanings characteristic of the pentagram.
By replacing the pentagram star with a fundamentally different sign, the "designers" break the chain of continuity of the modern Russian army with the Russian and the Soviet army. Russian warriors will no longer have stars on their shoulders (two colorful squiggles will appear instead). Now they are warriors of other meanings, warriors of a completely different army, fighters for a completely different idea. Their fathers and grandfathers went into battle with a completely different sign on caps, shoulder straps and banners.
I'm not talking about such a "little thing" as the fact that the new pseudo-star, in terms of color pattern, corresponds not to the Russian, but to the Dutch flag.
At the associative level, the new symbol carries the idea of fragmentation and fragmentation, instability and chaos. From this point of view, it should not be called "Shoigu's star", but "Serdyukov's star". Instead of the strict ascetic harmony of the pentagram in the new symbol, we see two strangely broken lines, one of which is colored red and the other blue.
The new symbol is clearly split, torn into two unrelated elements - top and bottom. They are clearly and completely separated from each other, which is further emphasized by their different colors. What does this symbolize - the separation of command from the troops? Decapitation of the army? Separation of the elite from the people? The splitting of society into the "top" with BEAUTIFUL life and the “lower classes” who will turn blue from the life that is being prepared for them?
The new emblem of the Russian Armed Forces: a separation of the top from the bottom, a mound over a pit, the letter “M” turned upside down and a crossed out arrow.
The red line of the upper part of the logo is shaped like a barrow. “A kurgan is a kind of burial monuments… It is usually characterized by the construction of an earth mound over a burial pit” (Wikipedia). The symbol clearly shows a red barrow above the pit. It turns out that the new symbol at the associative level carries the meaning of the grave for the armed forces of the Russian Federation? Ah yes good star Shoigu!
The lower blue part of the new symbol of the Russian army is the letter "M" turned upside down. The letter M in Russian has always been a very powerful defining sign. In the Russian pre-reform alphabet, the letter "M" was called "think". The letter "M" is part of such words as peace, power, courage, wisdom, youth, we. The new symbol shows us that from now on in the Russian army the meaning of these concepts will be turned upside down, i.e. the army will use perverted notions of courage, might and wisdom.
Inside the symbol we see a white arrow pointing up. But for some reason this upward aspiration is crossed out by a horizontal white stripe. Thus, the new sign carries the idea of blocking aspirations upward, towards development, towards perfection, towards God.
With some external resemblance of the red star to the new red-white-blue pseudo-star, at the semantic level, the distance between them is greater than between the red star and the swastika.
By proposing a new symbol, its developers strike at the most intimate semantic foundation, i.e. at the heart of the Armed Forces. And the semantic base “what we are fighting for” is the basis on which the power of the army stands.
Who has created such a disgrace?
I will make two assumptions. The first version - a new sign was invented, drawn and approved by madmen and totally illiterate people who have no idea either about the history of military symbols, or about symbols and history in general. The second version, which seems more likely, is that the sign was not developed in Russia. With all due respect to the designers of the "subordinate design bureau" of the Ministry of Defense, I do not believe that this sign was created there. First, the potential for hostility and destabilization that the new symbol contains is too great. Secondly, the work is too professional: the meanings are too clearly chosen, the accents are too subtly placed, the disguise “under the star” is too skillfully done. Such work could be performed by an experienced Kabbalist and an expert in ancient history, but not by any means an average designer.
According to ancient beliefs, an evil demon can be enclosed within a pentagram, and he can never cross its border until it is broken. The Russian Defense Ministry broke the pentagram and released the demon. The new emblem shows the whole world that the way is open for the forces of evil and chaos. Well, the fact that this happened exactly during the Ukrainian crisis is, of course, just a coincidence.
State flag of Australia. It is a rectangular panel of blue color with an aspect ratio of 1:2. The flag has six white stars - five stars in the form of the constellation of the Southern Cross on the right side of the panel and one large star under the image of the flag of Great Britain placed in the upper left corner, representing the Commonwealth of Australia. The six rays of the large star represent the six states of Australia, and the seventh ray represents the outer territories. The flag was adopted in 1901. 
State flag of Azerbaijan. Aspect ratio 1:2. The flag is a three-color panel of three stripes: blue, red and green, arranged horizontally. In the center of the flag are an eight-pointed star and a crescent. According to the Constitution of Azerbaijan, the blue color on the flag is the traditional color of the Turkic peoples, the red color reflects the course towards the modernization of society and the development of democracy, the green color indicates belonging to the Islamic civilization. The crescent also denotes belonging to the religion of Islam, the eight-pointed star means the eight branches of the Turkic peoples. History of the flag: On 09.12.1918, the government of the Azerbaijan Democratic Republic for the first time adopted a resolution on the tricolor national flag. On December 17, 1990, the tricolor flag was reinstated for the second time by the decision of the Supreme Majlis of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and adopted as the state flag of the Autonomous Republic. At the same session, the Supreme Majlis of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic requested the Supreme Soviet of the Azerbaijan SSR to recognize the tricolor flag as the state symbol of Azerbaijan. On February 5, 1991, the Supreme Council of the Republic of Azerbaijan considered the petition of the Supreme Majlis of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic and adopted a resolution on recognizing the tricolor flag as the State Flag of Azerbaijan.
State flag of Algeria. Aspect ratio 2:3, consists of two vertical stripes of the same width of green and white. In the center are a red star and a crescent. The colors of the flag symbolize: green - Islam, white - purity, red - freedom. The crescent and star are the symbols of Islam. The crescent is more closed than in other Muslim countries, as the Algerians believe that the longer horns of the crescent bring good luck. Date of adoption: 07/03/1962.
State flag of Angola. The modern state flag of Angola has been used since the country's independence from Portugal on November 11, 1975. The flag is a rectangular panel with an aspect ratio of 2: 3, divided into two equal horizontal parts: the top red and the bottom black. The red stripe of the flag symbolizes the blood shed in the struggle for independence, the black stripe symbolizes Africa itself. The gear and machete represent the union of workers and peasants. The star is a symbol of international solidarity and progress. Yellow represents the wealth of the nation. The cogwheel and machete are reminiscent of the hammer and sickle on the flag of the USSR, and this is no coincidence: the Angolan government maintained close ties with the USSR, and the hammer and sickle, as you know, is the world symbol of communist parties. 
State flag of Argentina. Officially approved on February 25, 1818, the aspect ratio of the flag is 1:2. It consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width - the outer ones are painted light blue, the central one is white. Blue and white symbolize the sky and snow of the Andes. The sun added in 1818 is "Sole de Mayo" (May sun) - national symbol Argentina. It recalls the appearance of the Sun in the cloudy sky on May 25, 1810, when the first mass popular demonstration in support of independence took place. There are also several folk tales that explain the meaning of the colors of the flag in a different way. According to one of them, the blue color symbolizes the La Plata River (Rio de la Plata - literally "River of Silver"), and white - silver (the name "Argentina" comes from Latin name silver, lat. argentum). It is believed that the colors of the flag are based on the traditional colors of the Bourbon family. Another option, blue and white - the colors of the robes of the Virgin Mary.
State flag of Aruba. The flag of Aruba is a light blue rectangular panel with two narrow horizontal stripes of gold at the bottom and a red four-pointed star with a white border located in the canton. The aspect ratio of the flag is 2:3. The meanings of the colors and elements of the flag are interpreted in different ways. The color blue symbolizes the sky, the sea, peace, hope, Aruba's future and connection to the past. Two golden stripes symbolize "reasons for separation from the Kingdom of the Netherlands": one stripe - the influx of numerous tourists to the sunny beaches of the island, the other - the industry of the island and its natural resources, gold, phosphates, gasoline. From the point of view of flag science "vexillology", a star with four rays on the flag looks very unusual. It symbolizes the four corners of the world, thus personifying the many countries from which people came to the island. The four rays on the star also symbolize the four main languages spoken by the people of Aruba: English, Papiamento, Spanish and Dutch. In addition, the star symbolizes the island itself in the sea: a red land with white sand beaches on the coast. The red color symbolizes not only the red earth, but also the blood shed by the islanders in the wars, the Indian origin of the indigenous population, love for the motherland and the mahogany that Aruba is rich in. White color also implies honor and purity of thoughts. The flag was approved on 03/18/1976, this day is a national holiday called "Flag Day", and is celebrated with carnival processions, festivities and fairs.
State flag of Bangladesh. The flag of Bangladesh has a 3:5 ratio. Based on the flag of the 1971 independence struggle. It was a green cloth with a red disk, against which the contours of the country were depicted in gold color. Later, to simplify the image of the flag, the contours of the country were removed from it. The disc is slightly offset to the shaft. Green means the nature of Bangladesh. The red disk is a symbol of the Sun of independence rising over the country, after a dark night of bloody struggle. Date of adoption: 01/17/1972. 
State flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina. When creating the flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina, the following colors were used: blue, by analogy with the flag of the European Union. This color and the stars represent Europe, while yellow, the color of the sun, symbolizes hope. The triangle symbolizes the three main population groups of the country: Muslims, Croats and Serbs, and the outline of the country on the map. The flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina was approved on 02/04/1998. 
State flag of Brazil. The national flag of Brazil was the design of Raimundo Teixeira Méndez and Miguel Lemos. Professor of astronomy Manuel Pereira was responsible for the arrangement of the stars, the drawing was made by Desio Villares. The design of the flag was approved on November 19, 1889, the aspect ratio of the flag is 7:10. The yellow and green colors used on the modern flag symbolize the natural wealth of Brazil: gold and forests. The flag has 27 stars representing the 26 states and the federal district. The arrangement of the stars corresponds to the picture of the sky that could be observed in Rio de Janeiro on the morning of November 15, 1889, the day the Republic was proclaimed. The slogan "Ordem e Progresso" "Order and Progress" is an abbreviated version of the maxim of August Comte, the creator of the doctrine of Positivism, whose follower was Teixeira Mendez. In its full form, the slogan sounded like this: "In the beginning - love, at the base - order, as a result - progress." The slogan "Order and Progress" by Teixeira Mendez symbolized that the revolution did not just abolish the monarchy, the revolution was the beginning of building "a country of real brothers, where Order and Progress are the guarantee of constant harmony."
The national flag of Burkina Faso is a flag with red and green stripes arranged horizontally. A yellow star is placed in the center of the flag. The red color of the flag of Burkina Faso symbolizes the struggle for the country's independence, green hope and abundance natural resources. The yellow represents mineral resources Burkina Faso. Perhaps the red color and yellow star were borrowed from the flag of Vietnam. The national flag of Burkina Faso was adopted on 08/04/1984, the proportions of the flag are 2:3. 
The national flag of Burundi is a rectangular panel of three colors: green, white and red. The aspect ratio of the flag is 2:3. Green stands for hope, white for peace, red for independence. In the center are three six-pointed red stars with a green outline, they mean the country's motto: "union, work, progress", and the three main ethnic groups living in Burundi - Hutu, Tutsi and Twa. The flag of Burundi was adopted on 12/26/1968. 
State flag of Venezuela. The flag is a rectangular panel of yellow, blue and red horizontal stripes. Until 2006, the flag of Venezuela had 7 stars, which represented the seven provinces that began the struggle for independence. The 8th star added later on the national flag symbolizes the participation of the province of Guayana in the struggle for the liberation of Venezuela from colonial oppression. At the same time, additional changes were made to the national emblem. In memory of the participation of peasants, Indians and blacks in the Venezuelan liberation war, a bow, arrow and machete were added to the coat of arms. The white horse changed the direction of its movement, before it rushed to the right, and now to the left. The elements of the emblem symbolize the following: a sheaf of 20 ears of wheat - the unity of 20 provinces, flags and weapons - the struggle for independence, a galloping horse - freedom. The cornucopia represents the wealth of the country, and the wreath of laurel and palm trees symbolizes glory and peace. The aspect ratio of the flag is 7:10.
National flag of Vietnam. The flag features a yellow five-pointed star on a red background. Red means revolution. The star represents the leadership of the Communist Party of Vietnam, and its five ends represent the unity of workers, peasants, scientists, army and youth. The flag was adopted on 11/30/1955. Aspect ratio 2:3. 
State flag of Ghana. The flag consists of the Pan-African colors of red, yellow and green. The black star on the flag of Ghana is the guiding star of African freedom and a symbol of hope for African independence, the red color symbolizes the blood of those who died in the struggle for the country's independence, yellow represents the country's wealth, green represents the country's forests and fields. The flag was adopted on 02/28/1966. Aspect ratio 2:3. 
State flag of Guinea-bissau. It is a cloth with three stripes. The red stripe is placed vertically at the base of the flag, the yellow and green stripes are placed one above the other horizontally. On the red stripe is a five-pointed black star. The red color symbolizes the blood shed in the struggle for independence, yellow - the work invested in the prosperity of the country, green - rainforests. The star is a symbol of hope for African independence. The flag was adopted on 09/24/1973. The aspect ratio of the flag is 1:2. 
State flag of Honduras. It is a three-way panel. In the center of the flag are five five pointed stars. The blue stripes are symbols of the Caribbean and Pacific Ocean that wash Honduras. The five blue stars represent the five countries that were part of the Central American Federation: El Salvador, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. The federation died, and its symbols remained in the flags of Nicaragua, El Salvador, and Honduras. The blue color of the stars symbolizes the color of the sky and brotherhood, and white, the desire for peace. The flag was adopted on February 16, 1866. Aspect ratio 1:2. 
State flag of Grenada. The sun over Grenada symbolizes the yellow color on the flag, agriculture is represented in green, harmony, unity and courage of the people of the country is represented by the red color. Seven stars are the seven administrative regions of Grenada. The image of nutmeg on the flag is not accidental, because its cultivation is the basis of the economy of Grenada. Grenada, one of the world's leading producers of nutmeg. The flag was adopted on 02/07/1974. The proportions of the flag are 3:5.
State flag of Greenland. It is a rectangular panel with two horizontal stripes. The colors are taken from the flag of Denmark, white is the ice that covers most of the country, the red stripe is the ocean, the white-red disk is a symbolic image of the sun, half submerged in the sea. The flag was adopted on 06/21/1985. The proportions of the flag are 12:18. 
State flag of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo, formerly Zaire - a state in central Africa, is a former colony of Belgium. The flag was adopted on 20.02.2006. The aspect ratio of the flag is 2:3.
National flag of Djibouti. Djibouti is a state in northeast Africa, bordering Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia. At the base of the flag there is a white triangle, a blue stripe above, a green stripe below, a red five-pointed star is placed in the triangle. White color symbolizes the world, blue - the sea and the sky, green - the earth. The red star means the unity of society. The flag was adopted on 06/27/1977. The aspect ratio of the flag is 2:3. 
State flag of Dominica. The green color on the flag means the nature of the island, the red disc in the center of the flag is a symbol of freedom, the ten green five-pointed stars represent the 10 communities of Dominica. A cross of three colored stripes is a reminder of the Holy Trinity, the colors of the stripes of the cross are: golden yellow - Creoles, black - people from Africa, white - the world. In the center of the flag is the image of the Sisserou parrot, it lives only in Dominica and is a symbol of the island's identity, respect for the history and traditions of its people. The flag was adopted on 12/3/1978. The aspect ratio of the flag is 1:2. 
State flag of Western Sahara. Western Sahara, a state in northwestern Africa, bordering Morocco in the north, Algeria in the northeast, and Mauritania in the south and east. The flag was adopted on 02/27/1976. The aspect ratio of the flag is 1:2.
State flag of Israel. The white cloth of the flag (a symbol of purity), with two parallel stripes of blue, resembles a "tales" (prayer scarf), which religious Jews have used during prayer since time immemorial. The hexagon in the center is Magen David, known as the "Star of David", ancient symbol signifying magical power. This sign became a Jewish symbol as early as the 17th century and was adopted by the First Zionist Congress in 1897. The flag was adopted in 1948. The aspect ratio of the flag is 7:10. 
The national flag of Jordan consists of three horizontal stripes: black on top, white in the middle, green below (representing the caliphates of the Abbasids, Umayyads and Fatimids). On the left is a red triangle (the symbol of the ruling Hashemite dynasty), which depicts a white seven-pointed star. The seven-pointed star is a symbol of the seven parts of the Koran, as well as the unity of the Arab clans. The flag was adopted on 04/16/1928. The aspect ratio of the flag is 1:2. 
State flag of Cape Verde. The flag has five horizontal stripes, the top and bottom are blue, between them are two white and one red stripe, in the central part ten yellow five-pointed stars are inscribed in a circle. Blue stripes are a symbol of the ocean, ten stars are the ten main islands of the archipelago that make up Cape Verde: Sao Vicente, Santa Luisia, Sal, Santiago, San Nicolau, Boavista, Fogo, Santo Antoine, Mayu, Brava . The shape of the stars, in a circle, personifies the unity of all parts of the country. The flag was approved on 09/22/1992. The sides of the flag are 3:5. 
State flag of Kazakhstan. The national flag of the Republic of Kazakhstan is a rectangular panel of blue color with the image in its center of the sun with rays, under which a soaring eagle. Images of the sun, rays and an eagle are the colors of gold. On the left side of the cloth there is a vertical stripe with a red national ornament. The blue color, traditional for the Turkic peoples, is the color of the sky and water. The sun on the flag is a symbol of wealth and abundance. In addition, upon closer examination, the rays of the sun on the flag are in the form of grains - the basis of abundance and prosperity. The golden eagle personifies the love of freedom and the nobility of thoughts and plans of the peoples of Kazakhstan. On the left side there is a Kazakh ornament "koshkar-muiz - ram's horns". The flag was approved on 06/04/1992. The sides of the flag.
The national flag of Cameroon is a banner with vertical stripes of green, red and yellow flowers. In the center of the flag, on the red stripe, there is an image of a five-pointed yellow star. The green color of the flag symbolizes the lush vegetation of the south of the country and hope, the red - the independence and unity of the north and south, the yellow - the fertile land of the north, wealth and the sun. The star is a symbol of the country's unity. The flag was approved on May 29, 1975. Flag sides 2:3. 
National flag of Kiribati. For a state located on islands and atolls in the western Pacific Ocean, the image on the flag is quite logical. Ocean waves, rising sun and a bird soaring in the sky. The flag was approved on 07/12/1979. The sides of the flag are 1:2.
State flag of China. Chinese flag People's Republic It is a red cloth with five yellow stars. The red color is the symbol of the revolution, the biggest star is the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, the small stars are the classes of the Chinese population: workers, peasants, intellectuals and "patriotic capitalists". The flag was approved on 10/01/1949. Flag sides 2:3. 
Unofficial flag of the Cocos Islands. The real, official flag of the Cocos Islands is the flag of Australia, but, as a rule, an unofficial flag is used - a green panel with a picture of a coconut palm, a crescent and a Southern Cross. The islands got their name not by chance, the coconut palm grows on the island in large quantities, the green color and the crescent are traditional symbols of Islam, the constellation of the Southern Cross emphasizes the country's location in the southern hemisphere. The flag has been in use since 2003. The sides of the flag are 1:2.
State flag of Comoros. The Union of the Comoros is a state located on the islands of the same name in the Indian Ocean, in the northern part of the Mozambique Channel between Madagascar and Africa. Crescent on a green triangle, the symbol of Islam. Four stripes on the flag and next to the crescent, this is a symbol of the four islands of the country: yellow - Mogeli, white - Mayot, red - Anjouan, blue - Greater Comoros. The flag was approved in 2003. The sides of the flag are 3:5. 
State flag of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea. The five-pointed star on the flag of the DPRK symbolizes the revolutionary traditions and the bright future of the Korean people. The red stripe on the flag is the patriotic spirit of the older generation of revolutionaries, the unbending fighting spirit and the invincible strength of the Korean people. The white circle and two white stripes of the flag mean that the Korean nation is united nation, which has a long history and brilliant culture, that it is a wise, hardworking, courageous, patriotic, fair and heroic people with a steel will. Both blue stripes express the ideals of independence, peace and friendship. The flag was approved on 09/08/1948. The sides of the flag are 1:2. 
State flag of Cuba. Three blue stripes on the flag, a symbol of the three departments into which Cuba was divided during the reign of the Spaniards. Two white stripes mean the struggle of the people for independence, the triangle is a Masonic symbol of freedom, equality and fraternity. The red color of the triangle is the color of the spilled blood of the fighters for independence. The white star is a symbol of absolute freedom. The flag was created by the editor of the newspaper "La Verdad" Miguel Tolon in 1848. The sides of the flag are 1:2. 
State flag of Kyrgyzstan. The national flag of the Kyrgyz Republic is a red cloth, in the center of which there is a round solar disk with forty evenly diverging rays of golden color. Inside the solar disk, the tunduk of the Kyrgyz yurt is depicted in red. The red uniform color of the flag symbolizes valor and courage, the golden Sun bathing in its rays represents peace and wealth, and the tunduk is a symbol of the father's house in broad sense this expression and the world as a universe. 40 rays, united in a circle, mean the unification of 40 ancient tribes into a single Kyrgyzstan. Tunduk symbolizes the unity of the peoples living in the country. The red color of the flag was the color of the flag of the generous Manas. The flag was approved by the Supreme Council of the Republic on 03.03.1992. The sides of the flag are 3:5. 
The national flag of Liberia resembles the flag of the United States and consists of 11 alternating red and white stripes, and a blue field with a white star. The eleven stripes represent the eleven signatures on the Declaration of Independence. Red is a symbol of courage, and white is morality. The star symbolizes the emancipation of slaves, and the blue square represents the African continent. The flag of Liberia is also the most popular merchant ship flag in the world. More than 1,600 ships ply the oceans under the flag of Liberia. Such popularity is not accidental, in a country very low price ship tax and it turns out that the use of the flag of Liberia on a ship is very economically beneficial. The flag was adopted in 1847. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 10:19.
National flag of Mauritania. The flag features symbols traditional for Islamic countries, a crescent and a star on a solid background. Green, in addition, also means hope for a brighter future. Yellow is the Sahara desert. The flag was adopted on 04/01/1959. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3.
The national flag of Macedonia is a panel with the image of the sun with eight rays. The flag is the symbol of the "new sun of freedom" sung in the Macedonian national anthem. The flag was adopted in 1995. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 1:2.
State flag of Malawi. It is a cloth with horizontal stripes of black, red and green. On the black stripe is an image of the sun with 31 rays. The colors of the flag mean: black - the black population, red - the blood shed in the struggle for independence, green - vegetation. The flag was adopted on 07/06/1964. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3. 
State flag of Malaysia. The traditional symbols of Islam - a crescent and a star - are placed on the flag. A star with 14 rays is a symbol of the thirteen provinces and federal center. The yellow color of these symbols means the symbol of the power of the king of Malaysia. The blue part of the flag means the unity of the people of Malaysia. The thirteen red and white stripes symbolize the thirteen provinces of Malaysia. The flag was adopted on 09/16/1963. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 1:2.
National flag of the Maldives. The flag of the Republic of Maldives is a red panel with a green rectangle in the center, the image of a crescent moon is inscribed in the rectangle. The color of valor, red, has long been used in the Maldives. The green rectangle and the crescent are traditional symbols of Islam. The flag was adopted on 07/25/1965. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3.
The national flag of Morocco is a red flag with a green star. Red is used by the sheriffs of Mecca. The stylized star is the oldest symbol of life and health, also called the "Seal of Solomon". The flag was adopted on 11/17/1915. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3. 
State flag of the Marshall Islands. The Republic of the Marshall Islands is located on the archipelago of the same name in the North Pacific Ocean. The meanings of the colors of the flag: blue - the waters of the Pacific Ocean, white and orange stripes represent the two chains of islands - Ratak (sunrise) and Ralik (sunset). Also, orange is the color of courage, while white is the color of peace. The star is a symbolic image of the Christian cross. The rays of the star symbolize: small rays - 21 municipalities of the Republic, 4 large rays - the capital of Majuro, Jaluit, Wotje and Kwajalein atolls. The flag was adopted on 05/01/1979. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 1:2.
State flag of Micronesia. The flag of the Federated States of Micronesia is a blue and blue panel symbolizing the Pacific Ocean, it has 4 stars that represent the four groups of islands that make up the federation. The flag was adopted on 11/30/1978. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 10:19. 
The national flag of Mozambique is unique, it is the only flag in the world that has an image of a Kalashnikov assault rifle. Symbols on the flag: star - international solidarity, book - study, hoe - production, automatic - defense. The red color symbolizes the times of the national liberation struggle and the defense of sovereignty. The meanings of other colors: green - the fertility of the earth, black - the African continent, yellow - mineral wealth, white - the world. The flag was adopted on 05/01/1983. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3. 
The national flag of Mongolia consists of three vertical stripes of red, blue and red. The blue color is traditional for the Mongols, it is the color of the country's cloudless sky. Two red stripes symbolize freedom and independence, in addition, they are symbols of the color of fire, the flame of bonfires in the steppe. On the left side of the flag there is an intricate golden ideogram, in the upper part of which there is a soyombo symbol - the sun, the moon and a special sign "annusvara" - the point from which, according to Buddhist teachings, the universe began its development. The three flames crowning the annusvara represent the past, present and future. Fire, in Buddhist terminology - "bindu", is a symbol of birth, prosperity and rebirth. This is the well-being of a person, family, generation, people, country. The sun and moon are symbols of light and eternity. The lower part of the ideogram is limited to the right and left by two rectangles, symbolizing the strength and firmness of the people, calling people to friendship, according to the proverb: "Two friends will be fenced stronger than stone walls." Two triangles with the point down are combat symbols - since ancient times, an arrow or spear turned with the point down was understood as a cry: "Death to the enemies!". Two horizontal rectangles - flat steppe, straightness, justice. The center of the ideogram is occupied by the symbol "Yin and Yang", which means the unity and struggle of opposites, ensuring the eternal movement of the world: fire and water, light and darkness, earth and sky, man and woman. Flag accepted 
The national flag of Myanmar is red with a blue rectangle in the upper corner. In the blue rectangle is the image of rice, against the background of the mill wheel (symbols of agriculture). The composition is surrounded by 14 five-pointed stars, which represent the administrative division of Myanmar. The red color of the flag is a symbol of commitment to socialist ideals, blue - peace and unity, white - purity and honesty. The flag was adopted on 01/03/1974. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 5:9. 
State flag of Namibia. The sun symbolizes life and energy. The blue color on the flag is a symbol of water, a very important resource for a country with an arid climate. Red is a symbol of the people, their heroism and determination to build a better future. Green is a symbol of the nature of Namibia, white is the peace and unity of the nation. Date of adoption of the flag 03/21/1990. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3. 
The national flag of Nauru is blue with a yellow stripe and a white star. The blue color of the flag is the waters of the Pacific Ocean and the sky above it. The yellow line means the equator. The white star indicates the country's location in relation to the equator. The 12 rays of the star symbolize the 12 tribes of Nauru. Date of adoption of the flag 01/31/1968. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 1:2. 
The national flag of Nepal is the only non-rectangular flag in the world. In fact, this is a combination of pennants of two branches of the Rana dynasty, the past rulers of the country. The blue color of the border of the flag symbolizes peace, while the red is the national color of Nepal. The two royal symbols represent the hope that Nepal will last as long as the sun and moon. Date of adoption of the flag 12/16/1962. 
The national flag of Niger is a flag with three horizontal stripes and a circle in the center. The orange stripe on the flag is the symbol of the Sahara desert. The orange circle in the center is the symbol of the sun. The white stripe is a symbol of purity and simplicity. The green stripe is a symbol of green plains, as well as brotherhood and hope. Date of adoption of the flag 11/23/1959. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 6:7. 
State flag of Niue. The warm feelings that the people of Niue have for New Zealand are expressed in the gold color of the flag, and the Union Jack in the upper left corner symbolizes Niue's close ties with the UK. The small stars are the symbol of the Southern Cross and of New Zealand, which has ruled Niue since 1901. The large star in the center symbolizes Niue's self-governing status. Flag of Niue - Adopted in 1975. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 1:2. 
The flag of New Zealand is blue with the flag of Great Britain in the upper left corner. On the right side of the flag are four five-pointed stars, which symbolize the most bright stars constellation Southern Cross. Date of adoption of the flag 06/12/1902. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 1:2. 
The national flag of the Cook Islands is a rectangular panel of blue color, with the image of the flag of Great Britain located in the upper left corner, and 15 white stars are located in a circle on the right side of the flag. The presence of the image of the flag of Great Britain is a symbol of the close historical ties of the Cook Islands with the United Kingdom. Stars, these are the 15 islands of the state. The blue color of the flag is the symbol of the ocean. Date of adoption of the flag 08/04/1979. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 1:2.
The national flag of Pakistan is green with a white stripe and a white crescent with a star. Green is the traditional color of Muslims, who make up the majority of Pakistan's population, while white is the color of the rest of the population. The white crescent means the desire for progress, the star is a symbol of enlightenment and knowledge. Date of adoption of the flag 08/14/1947. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3.
The national flag of Palau was designed based on the flag of Japan. Blue is the symbol of the ocean. The circle in the center of the flag represents full moon. The time of the full moon, according to the local population, is most suitable for fishing, cutting trees and harvesting. Date of adoption of the flag 06/13/1980. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 3:5.
The national flag of Panama consists of four squares: white, red and blue. Red and blue stars are placed on a white background. The blue and red colors represent the Conservative and Liberal parties of Panama. White color is a symbol of peace. In addition, blue is a symbol of the Pacific Ocean and the Caribbean Sea, and red, a symbol of shed blood, in the struggle for one's country. The blue star is a symbol of purity and honesty, and the red one is power and law. Date of adoption of the flag 12/20/1903. The ratio of the flag's width to its length is 2:3.
The use of stars in state symbols is very common due to the simplicity and at the same time the deep meaning of such a pattern. Absolutely different countries used this pattern on their cloths. Many people use the star even now. What countries are these and what is the meaning of this symbol in each of them?
United States
Perhaps, having heard the phrase “flag with stars”, the majority will first of all remember the state symbol of America. This is one of the oldest national standards. The Stars and Stripes has undergone many changes, but still retained its original structure and meaning. The modern flag has a rectangular shape with seven red and six white horizontal stripes. They symbolize the thirteen colonies that became the basis for the American state. The blue rectangle in the corner is the union sign. Each five-pointed star is a state symbol, there are fifty in total. Flowers also have their own meaning. Red represents endurance and valor, dark blue represents justice and diligence, and white represents innocence and purity. The flag first appeared in 1777, when Congress approved a banner with thirteen stripes and thirteen stars - as many British states were at that time. It was developed by Francis Hopkins, deputy from New Jersey and author of the state seal. According to legend, it was sewn by a seamstress from Philadelphia, whose name was Betsy Ross. In the battle of Brandywine, it was used on the battlefield, and a year later it rose above foreign territory during the capture of the fort in Nassau. The modern version with fifty stars was approved in 1960, when Hawaii became part of the States.
People's Republic of China
Thinking about the flag of which state has a five-pointed star, one cannot help but recall the great eastern state. China and its symbols are known all over the world. with a large star surrounded by several smaller ones below, represents the state since the forties of the twentieth century. It was developed by Zeng Liansong, who lived in Zhejiang and worked as an economist. The approval of the flag was carried out by the People's Political Consultative Council. So, the panel is made in red, in the left corner there is a large golden star, and below - an arc of four smaller ones. The first denotes the leadership of the Communist Party, but there is no consensus about the latter. According to some versions, these are four classes: the proletariat, the peasantry, the army and the intelligentsia. Another option is the Chinese areas. According to the third, these are workers, peasants, the urban petty bourgeoisie and the leadership. Red is associated with revolution. Interestingly, it was the Chinese who invented not only typography and gunpowder, but also the use of flags. For a hundred years, the inhabitants of the country used similar symbols by making cloths from silk, which for a long time remained unknown to Europeans. But for a long time he did not have a single one and began to constantly use such a symbol only from the middle of the nineteenth century.
When listing the banners with stars, one cannot fail to mention the flag of the USSR. It was a red rectangle with a golden hammer and sickle in the upper corner. Above them was a red five-pointed star, framed by a gold border. The ratio of the rectangle's width to length was one to two. The flag with a five-pointed star did not appear immediately, it was originally intended to use a flag with the inscription "RSFSR". The red color was a symbol of the struggle of the Soviet people to build communism under the leadership of the party. The hammer and sickle represent the union of workers and peasants. The red five-pointed star adorning the flag of the USSR in the upper corner near the pole symbolizes the triumph of the ideas of communism on the five continents of the planet.
Morocco
In search of an answer to the question "Which state's flag has a five-pointed star?" It is impossible not to take into account the Moroccan flag. The symbol of this African country is made of dark red fabric. In the center of the flag is a green five-pointed star. It can be inscribed in a circle, the diameter of which is related to the width of the cloth as 19 to 45. Four golden crowns are also used on the civilian cloth, one in each of the corners. Traditional sheriffs of Mecca. Sharifah leaders, who are considered the guardians of the holy Islamic cities, have this title. The green star used on the flag is also used on the state emblem.
Turkey
Listing the flags of countries with stars, it is worth remembering the Turkish flag. Its history began many centuries ago. An incomplete moon and a star appeared on the flag when Turkey became a Muslim country. The red color of the cloth symbolizes the Ottoman Empire and has been used since the time of the ruler named Umar, who ruled in 634-644. However, the color of the fabric changed with the course of history - once the Turkish flag was white or green. According to some historians, at the first time the modern version of the cloth appeared, the star was located inside the crescent. In addition, once it was eight- or seven-pointed. There is an opinion that the symbolism is not connected with Islam. According to legend, Philip of Macedon wanted to capture Istanbul at night, the battle was hard, and suddenly a month shone in the sky, which, together with the stars, was reflected in pools of blood. The sentinels defeated the enemy and defended the freedom of the capital.
Cuba
The above countries are far from all, in the symbolism of which there is a five-pointed star. On which flag can it be seen, other than American or Chinese? For example, in Cuban. The cloth of this Latin American country is covered with five horizontal blue-and-white stripes. On the left is a red equilateral triangle, and on it is a white star. This flag was approved in 1902. The meaning of the symbolism is as follows: three blue stripes symbolize the parts into which Cuba was divided by the Spaniards, two white ones indicate the desire for independence, the red triangle is a sign of equality, freedom and brotherhood, as well as the blood shed for them. Finally, the white star symbolizes freedom.
Syria
Another answer to the question "Which state's flag has a five-pointed star?" is a Syrian cloth. The rectangle is covered with three horizontal stripes of the same size, the top one is bright red, the middle one is white, and the bottom one is black. In the center are two green five-pointed stars. All colors used are traditional for the Arab region. In this case, green serves as a symbol not only of the Muslim religion, but also of the Fatimid dynasty. The number of stars denotes Syria and Egypt, which
Vietnam
Thinking about the flag of which state has a five-pointed star, it is worth remembering this country. Vietnam has been using the modern version of the cloth for more than a dozen years. State symbols were introduced in 1955. The rectangular red canvas contains a large one which is meant to express the leadership of the Communist Party. The red color refers to the successes of the revolution, and each of the five rays symbolizes the workers, peasants, soldiers, youth and intelligentsia in their socialist unity.
Signs and symbols have always been in the attention of people. The main symbol of the USSR was the red five-pointed star, in which one ray is directed upwards. She was also the main symbol of totalitarian statehood.
Where does the red Soviet star begin its history?
After the Great October Revolution ended, there was a change not only in the state system, but also the disappearance of many signs and attributes. Began to form new system symbols. Initially, there was an opinion that the star arose, as a symbol, thanks to the Masonic society. Since Freemasonry had a significant influence on revolutionary process in different places around the world (including in the Soviet Union). However given fact has no real evidence.
In the USSR, the red star became the emblem of the Army Soviet Union. The exact author of the logo is currently unknown. Since some historians assume that it was created for the army by Polyansky N.A. (commissar of the military Moscow district). Other historians suggest that the creation of the red star was due to Eremeevna K.S. (commander of the army of the Petrograd district).
The beginning of the official history of the symbol is associated with the date April 18, 1918. This is the beginning of the red five-pointed star with a golden border and the image of a golden hammer and plow becoming the symbol of the USSR. She became a badge for the Workers 'and Peasants' troops of the USSR thanks to the order of the People's Commissariat for Military Affairs. A star is a distinctive sign that divided people into “us” and “them”. Therefore, people who were not in the service of the Red Army did not have the right to wear this symbol. Violation of this act was punished by a tribunal.
What does the red star mean?
The red star is a heraldic sign, closely associated with the army of the USSR, and directly with the whole country. The flag and coat of arms of the Soviet Union were depicted with this sign.
It was believed that the star is a symbol created to unite the world proletariat. For example, 5 rays of a star meant 5 continents on which communism spread. In addition, it meant safety and security. The scarlet color meant the proletarian revolution, brotherhood and blood shed in the process of struggle for the rights of the proletariat.
Some scientists associate the red star with the ancient Roman god of war Mars, who protected and patronized the workers. Perhaps, some influential Soviet people had such an opinion.
The socialist countries depicted such a symbol on their coats of arms and flags. It was a symbol of unity of ideas and solidarity in the process of development. Many Soviet newspapers described the symbol of the red star in the struggle of the peasantry, who fought against poverty, hunger, war and slavery.
The plow and hammer are the complement of the symbol. On the badge of the USSR army, a plow and a hammer were also depicted. They are also a symbol of the union of peasants and workers. Later, the emblem was improved: the image of the sickle became a replacement for the painted plow. But the “hammer and sickle” emblem did not signify something else.
Initially, the image of the star was with two rays up. But Soviet people began to associate such an image with the "devilish" pentagram. And this is in a country with negative attitude to the Church and faith in God. Therefore, the star began to be depicted with two ends down. This symbol has not been changed since. In the Soviet Union, they even distributed leaflets with the title: "Look, comrade, here is the Red Star."
Star and its relation to the Great Patriotic War.
During the Great Patriotic War the Soviet symbol began to acquire other qualities. In 1943, the army regained its pre-revolutionary epaulettes and stars, by which it was possible to distinguish the ranks of the officers. In addition, the scarlet star becomes the basis of many orders and medals. For example, she was depicted on the Gold Star medal, the Order of Glory, the Order of the Red Star.
One way or another, the star is an ancient symbol used in various traditions. Some of them are still in use today. Thanks to this sign, a cult role in the society of the USSR was ensured.
