It (supposedly) was the symbol of the Rurikovich dynasty that ruled Kievan Rus and Novgorod (and other feudal states in western Russia that I cannot recall) during the Middle Ages. Now it’s mostly used by Ukranian nationalists, banderites and other fascists. IIRC it was also used by anti-soviet reactionaries and fascists in Ukraine during the 20th century
By the Rurikovich crest reason it’s more of an all Russian symbol since Russia as an unified state was created by Ivan III, Vasili III and Ivan IV, three consecutive rulers from the that dynasty.
i’m a partisan of the view these symbols are embellished Tamga adopted by the rurikids, though i’m sure modern nationalists would dispute their national symbol being from khazar cultural practice
It (supposedly) was the symbol of the Rurikovich dynasty that ruled Kievan Rus and Novgorod (and other feudal states in western Russia that I cannot recall) during the Middle Ages. Now it’s mostly used by Ukranian nationalists, banderites and other fascists. IIRC it was also used by anti-soviet reactionaries and fascists in Ukraine during the 20th century
Its not even a „Ukrainian“ symbol. Since for some reason they ignore that the Kievan Rus were not Ukrainians.
By the Rurikovich crest reason it’s more of an all Russian symbol since Russia as an unified state was created by Ivan III, Vasili III and Ivan IV, three consecutive rulers from the that dynasty.
i’m a partisan of the view these symbols are embellished Tamga adopted by the rurikids, though i’m sure modern nationalists would dispute their national symbol being from khazar cultural practice
Interesting! I had not heard that theory before. It’s possible that they adopted such a practice, they were “vikings” after all