Emblems and symbols of Saint Petersburg
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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
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] -
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
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
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
The anthem of Saint Petersburg The anthem of Saint Petersburg is a piece of music from the ballet “The Bronze Horseman” by Reinhold Glier
Moskovsky Railway Station The building of the railway station and the Red Arrow at a platform