What does the red star mean? How the Red Army got a red star (12 photos). The origins of the symbol of the Russian army
On June 19, information appeared in the media that the Ministry of Defense approved a new emblem of 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 of the 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 at starfish there are at least five branches.
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 the 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 of the new star of the Russian Armed Forces of the 2014 model.
The first and most important thing to pay attention to is that the new symbol is not a pentagram. He only imitates her, tries to appear as her through an 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 between the modern Russian army and the Russian and Soviet army. At Russian soldiers there will be no more stars on the shoulders (two multi-colored 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 a wonderful life and the "bottom" that will turn blue from the life that they are preparing?
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 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 done by an experienced Kabbalist and expert ancient history but not the 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.
In June 2017, the media received information about the replacement of the old emblem of the armed forces of the Russian Federation "red star" with a new one - "red-blue-white star". The news alarmed many public figures, prompting them to react violently to it. A fresh symbol was issued by a "subordinate design bureau" who called it the "Army of Russia". According to the creators, the new star will enhance the image of the national army and give it more masculinity.
The origins of the symbol of the Russian army
Red star with five ends - "face Russian army". The badge of the Russian army began to be used from the time of Tsar Nicholas I. In the early 19th century, the monarch insisted on the obligatory wearing of a distinctive badge by every military man on their epaulettes. Another name that was worn by the badge of the Russian army – "Mars" star. From now on and until 2014, this symbol remained hallmark Red Army.
The choice for a five-pointed star fell on purpose, since any symbol represents an idea or the main message that was originally laid down by the creators. And the main idea will be kept exactly as long as the carrier - the emblem - exists.
If we talk about the symbol "five-pointed star", then we can trace that its origins go deep into antiquity. Being one of the most mysterious, his strength and power are beyond measure. For the first time images of this sign were seen in 3600 BC. The star left its mark in many civilizations:
- Sumerian;
- Babylonian;
- ancient Egyptian;
- Assyrian.
The star enclosed in a circle has been used in Chinese, Japanese and Indian cultures.
If we consider the star from the point of view of geometry, then this sign symbolizes the stability that the lines intertwining with each other determine. It is for this reason that it was customary to designate the macrocosm with a pentagram. In the 13th century, this symbol began to be identified with the symbol of man - the microcosm. Intertwined together, these two meanings were the personification of harmony and cosmic creativity.
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AT social environment the pentagram represents the symbiosis of the citizen and the state. It is possible that this truth was known to the inhabitants ancient world, which symbolizes the use of this sign as a state, during the existence ancient rome. In ancient Babylon, in turn, the pentagram personified the absolute power of the monarch.
Summing up, we can conclude that since ancient times the symbol of the five-pointed star, or pentagram, symbolized only harmony, peace, unity, wisdom and perfection. It is not surprising that the rulers of ancient states, including leaders Russian Empire made their choice in favor of him.
According to historical sources, the initiator of the creation of this symbol was the commander Konstantin Eremeev. The sign remained in the days of the USSR, personifying the union of five continents, which were united by the world proletariat. The red color also symbolized a tribute to the memory of the lost colleagues who shed their blood defending the Motherland.
Despite this, some are inclined to argue that Trotsky himself, who worked with a team versed in the occult sciences, was responsible for the original idea for the development of this symbolism. This opinion leads to the idea that the pentagram was not chosen by chance. Putting on a uniform with the sign of the Russian army, the soldier assumes responsibility for the well-being of the country and the citizens living in it, he puts on the mask of a true keeper of peace from the dark forces of enemies.
New army symbol
Carrying a similar "bright" message, the "red star" symbol was replaced with a new one. But will its value compare with what its previous brother personified?
First of all, it is worth paying attention to the fact that the new sign of the Russian army is not a full-fledged pentagram. While the star is a connection of several lines, the new sign is two jagged curves that try to mimic a star. The coloring has also been changed, from now on it resembles the Dutch flag, which is very depressing.
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What message can this symbol carry? One can only speculate, but cannot confirm. The disconnected curves seem to represent the gap between the Soviet army and modern army RF. The designers seemed to want to show our bitter reality - a complete renunciation of the old principles that were based solely on morality. What are the new ideas based on? On chaos and destruction? Why aren't they the same color?
The new sign shows a split, separation, any synonyms for these words, but not unity. Upon closer examination, it can be noted that the upper part of the emblem looks like a mound (funeral monument), and the lower part looks like a pit. They are crossed out by an arrow.
The upper part of the symbol is an inverted letter M, which from ancient times carried a deep meaning. Only words with a special meaning began with it - courage, power, power, wisdom. Everything that the current employees of the Russian army should embody. But what did the developers want to say by turning it upside down? That these fundamental principles of morality will come to an end? That the main purpose of the army will be turned upside down?
Having adopted a new symbol as an emblem and scrapped the old one, which carried only positive meanings, the developers are trying to strike at the very ideology of the Russian army. But if the fundamental basis of soldiers' morale changes, what will happen? No one can answer this question.
However, it is quite difficult to believe that domestic designers were involved in the development. The contribution of foreign figures is traced, who imperceptibly, but very aptly, tried to lay the meaning in the new emblem. Only a person who is really well versed in the occult sciences and military symbols could come up with something like that. Subtle hints hidden behind thick lines are like a hidden meaning that not everyone can see.
The first official sketch of a red star as a sign of the Red Army was approved in the spring of 1918. On April 19, a correspondence appeared in the newspaper Izvestia of the All-Russian Central Executive Committee of Soviets of Peasants', Workers', Soldiers' and Cossacks' Deputies, stating that the Commissariat for Military Affairs approved a drawing of a badge for the Red Army soldiers in the form of a red star with a golden image of a plow and a hammer in the center. The star itself, which, by the way, was called the “Mars star” both in the article and for some time after its official adoption, personified, on the one hand, the god of war Mars, on the other hand, due to its red color, the protection of the revolution. And it was even easier to read the symbolism of the hammer and plow: they, of course, personified the “worker-peasant” character of the new army.
Interestingly, on one of the preliminary sketches, drawn and proposed by the Commissar of the Moscow Military District Nikolai Polyansky, in addition to a plow and a hammer, there was also a book - as a symbol of the intelligentsia. But the book was rejected, believing that it overloads the sign and makes it hard to read. The idea itself to combine the symbols of workers and peasants in one sign was first realized in March 1917, when an image of a crossed hammer, plow and rifle appeared on the banner of the workers of the Moscow Faberge factory.
When officially approved by order of the People's Commissar of the Republic of the Republic No. 321 of May 7, 1918, the new sign of the Red Army was called the "Mars star with a plow and a hammer" and was to be worn on the chest on the left. By the way, many Red Army soldiers, especially red commanders, preferred to wear a badge on the belt - so that it would not cling to it and close it, turning the red warrior into an unknown armed man. And this consideration in July 1918 forced the Revolutionary Military Council of the Republic to give the order to transfer the red star from the chest to the band of the cap - a place that has become familiar to several generations Soviet soldiers. And on November 15 of the same year, order No. 773 of the Revolutionary Military Council was issued, by which the red star was finally placed on headdresses, not only of the Red Army, but also of the Red Navy.
The first enamel red star, called "Mars", had a characteristic shape. Its rays were thicker than we are used to seeing, and their edges were slightly convex, which made the whole star seem more voluminous. In this form - with convex thick rays, a hammer and a plow - it lasted four years. On April 13, 1922, the plow, which was considered a symbol of the wealthy peasantry, that is, the kulaks, was replaced with a poor sickle (although, most likely, this replacement had a more mundane design explanation: the sickle is easier to depict and easier to perceive). Three months later, on July 11, the shape of the rays of the star was also changed - they were straightened, giving the sign a look familiar to us.
People at all times paid attention to signs and symbols. The five-pointed red star, one ray of which is directed upwards, thanks to the communists, has become one of the main symbols of the USSR. And in a fairly short period, it has become one of the main symbols of totalitarian statehood. Let's find out how the red star became one of the main symbols of the USSR.
How did the history of the red Soviet star begin? After the Great October revolution not only the political system has changed, but many signs and attributes have gone into oblivion. This is how it began to form new system symbols. Initially, the emergence of a star as a symbol is associated with Masonic societies. Since the influence of Freemasonry on revolutionary activity in different parts of the world (including the USSR) was truly significant. However, there is no real evidence for this fact.
On the territory of the USSR, the scarlet star appeared as the emblem of the Soviet Army. Unfortunately, today it is not possible to give the exact name of the author of the emblem. So, some historians suggest that for the first time it was proposed for the army by N.A. Polyansky (commissar of the military Moscow district). Other historians associate the name of K.S. with the red star. Eremeevna (commander of the troops of the Petrograd district).
The official history of the emblem begins on April 18, 1918. It was then that a red five-pointed star with a gold border, which depicts a golden hammer and a plow, was appointed by the order of the People's Commissariat for Military Affairs as a badge for all personnel of the Workers 'and Peasants' Red Army (RKKA). It became a distinctive sign that allowed people to be divided into “us” and “them”. In this regard, an act was issued that forbade people who were not in the service of the Red Army to wear the emblem. Violation of this rule was punished by the tribunal.
The meaning of the red star. The scarlet star is a heraldic sign that is closely associated with both the Soviet army and directly with the USSR. This sign was depicted on the flag and emblem of the Soviet Union.
What is the meaning of this key symbol of the USSR? It was believed that the star is a symbol that was supposed to unite the world proletariat. So, for example, the 5 ends of a star were associated with 5 continents, on which communism spread. In addition, it is a symbol of security and protection. And the red color was associated with the proletarian revolution, was the color of brotherhood and blood shed in the struggle for the rights of the proletariat.
Also, some scientists associate the scarlet star with the god of war Mars (the ancient Roman god), who was considered the protector and patron of workers. It is possible that some influential Soviet people were guided by this theory.
The image of such a symbol on the flags and emblems of the socialist countries denoted the unity of ideologies and solidarity on the path of development. Many Soviet newspapers described that the red star characterizes the struggle of the peasantry, which was trying to free itself from poverty, hunger, war, and slavery.
Hammer and plow as an addition to the symbol. On the badge Soviet army, as described above, there were also images of a plow and a hammer. They also symbolize the union of workers and peasants. Later, the image was slightly modified: instead of a plow, a sickle was placed on the sign for clarity. But the meaning of the emblem "" did not change from this.
It is also noteworthy that initially the star was depicted with two ends up. However, this location Soviet people associated with the "satanic" pentagram. And this is in a country where they were treated negatively. So, the star began to be depicted with one end up and two ends down. And the position of the star never changed again. On this occasion, even a large circulation leaflet was issued in the USSR with the title: "Look, comrade, here is the Red Star."
Star and the Great Patriotic War. During the Second World War, this Soviet emblem began to acquire new qualities. In 1943, along with pre-revolutionary shoulder straps, the stars returned to the army, which helped to distinguish between ranks. officers. In addition, at the same time, the red star is taken as the basis for many orders and medals (for example, the medal " Golden Star”, Order of Glory, Order of the Red Star).
One way or another, the star is considered an ancient symbol that has been and is used in various traditions. Probably, this ensured the cult role of this sign in Soviet society.
, as the main symbol for their banners and emblems.After all, this has nothing to do with Russian culture, and culture in general.
This is a long and very well-known, in world history, a sign of witchcraft, Satanism and evil spirits among all peoples who understand what the very concept of "witchcraft" and "Satanism" is.
What motivated the "Bolsheviks", not to be confused with the people deceived and intimidated by them (its individual layers), in fact? After all, they were led to the "slogans" of the "Bolsheviks" massively, obviously marginal elements of society, this had nothing to do with any freedom of the people and equal rights.
Freedom and Rights were instantly concentrated in a very narrow circle of people and the main power (legal) was successfully replaced by the power of aliens (invaders).
Marginals (from the people) were given the right to kill and rob, before this event, these sections of society were engaged in the same at an amateur level (criminal crime), and with the advent of the "Bolsheviks" they began to do the same, but quite legally and under the guise of a new ruling power.
Almost all Russian churches in Russia were completely destroyed.
The majority of Russian clergy were subjected to physical extermination.
Everything that was connected with the Russian Spirit and Russian folk traditions was totally destroyed.
And perhaps most importantly, the genealogies (documents) of Russian and not only noble families were destroyed.
If people have no past, then they have no future, because they are nobody and came from nowhere, which means they have no rights to their country (documented rights).
The Russian tsar, not just out of petty hooliganism, was required to officially abdicate the throne, this was necessary in order to legally take away the right to his country from a person who had the highest rank recognized by the world community.
That is, the goal was not a "world" revolution locally in Russia, but the withdrawal of the legal right of all Russian people to own their country.
What kind of Force, in fact, was thrown against Russia in 1917 (to be precise, much earlier, including the time for the preparation of Lenin's group to seize power in Russia)?
And most importantly, who?
Following elementary logic, the obvious conclusion suggests itself, it seems that Hell on Earth has reigned in Russia since 1917, with vast territory and the name Russia, and this is not an exaggeration.
The main symbol of the new state was the five-pointed Red Star.
I cite as an example the songs of the Russian "white" movement.
Could this be written by people who hate their homeland, their land and their people?
Read carefully how much pain there is in these words, people who gave their lives for the liberation of Russia from a foreign invader and died in an unequal battle with a cruel enemy.
After reading these texts, I will never believe that Lenin and his gang came to Russia in order to liberate the Russian people from anything in principle, if only from Conscience, Morality and Russian folk traditions.
The real song "Eaglet"
(The motive "Eaglet" was borrowed by the "Reds" from the "Whites" (as well as the motives of a number of other songs))
Eaglet, eagle, fly higher than the sun
And look in the steppe from the heights.
Probably, forever, I left my house,
Entering the Cossack ranks.
Do you remember, little eaglet, how we flew together
Above the steppe in the dust of battle,
How the horses neighed, how the checkers sparkled
In the fields near Chelyaba native.
You saw how in a formidable battle
Both on the right and on the left shells exploded,
Tearing off my hat.
I was sent to reconnaissance by my chieftain,
Do you remember, my fighting friend,
Like a dark night in an unequal battle
My faithful horse was killed.
Eaglet, eaglet, my faithful comrade,
You saw that I survived.
Fly to your native village, tell
How the son was led to be shot!
You saw, little eaglet, how long they tormented
Me with a Bolshevik bayonet
How they beat with a butt and tortured a lot
In the KGB dungeons later.
Eaglet, eaglet, fly higher than the sun,
Where there is no enemy meanness.
I don't want to think about death, believe me
At sixteen boyish years.
You will see, eagle, circling over the steppes
My bloody body.
The Cossacks will be silent, they will lower the banner here
And they will say: Lord, calm down!
Votkintsev song
We raised the banner of rebellion,
We could not live as slaves
And taking the test cross in my hands,
They left the native land.
We have long fought for happiness.
The struggle was unbearable
And dark clouds of bad weather
An evil fate gave us
.
We fought for a long time, tired
Fighting in the bloody dust
Enemies have taken away our strength,
But the spirit could not be quenched.
We have the spirit of our great ancestors,
Serving their native country
Faces greet us from the sky
Those who died in the fierce struggle.
We are the basis of Russian happiness,
We look forward without fear.
We are always ready to fight
For the truth, for Russia, for the people
1918
Regimental flag.
(Song 25 of the Tobolsk regiment,
written in connection with the presentation of the Cherdyn banner to the regiment)
God sent us a heavy cross:
Russia suffers in the clutches of discord,
And evil roars like a stormy squall
Under the cries of our shame.
And the Russian heart is Moscow,
Her great shrines
Under the yoke of a daring enemy+
And a symbol of diabolical pride. -
Banners red as blood
They look from the heights of the Kremlin towers +
Go where love is
Attracts - to Moscow - to our capital!
From the outskirts of the distant we will come,
Like a cleansing flame
And over Moscow we will develop
We are a white-green banner.
To victory we follow him everywhere
Let us direct a firm striving,+
Gift of the North - Moscow
We will bring deliverance.
And the holy face of the Savior
And our glorious two-headed eagle
Replace the Kremlin with a wall
Symbol of violence bloody
Summing up the above and carefully considering the symbols of the two opposing sides, a completely natural question arises: was this war on the territory of Russia, at the beginning of the 20th century, originally civil (usual for a real revolution), as the classical soviet history? Everything suggests that it was an unusual war and the forces used in it, at least on one side ("the Bolsheviks"), were from the realm of not quite ordinary life, or rather matter.
Everyone is well aware, at least now, that the "Bolsheviks" were atheists in the Russian sense. but this fact does not at all deny their belonging to another, alternative faith.
