Camel on the flag. Coat of arms of the Chelyabinsk region

“How long have wolves preached the innocence of foxes?

How long have Russians been talking about honor? The Russians feel it.

If the Germans write it on their coats of arms, then we keep honor in our hearts.”

A. Bestuzhev.

Chelyabinsk people! Residents of a harsh Russian city! No one doubts that you protect and honor the memory of your ancestors. But why the coat of arms of Chelyabinsk camel? Where did the camel come from in the city with a cold climate, the steel capital of Russia? How did a heat-loving inhabitant of the sands get to a place located at the junction of the Urals and Siberia? Reveal the secret, harsh residents of Chelyabinsk!

Two projects of the coat of arms of the Iset province

The unfading interest in the heraldry of regions and cities, in its origin is quite understandable - after all, flags, coats of arms colorfully tell about the history of places, geographical nuances and the natural riches of their native land. Each emblem bears a reflection of the glorious past of the ancestors, their courage and self-sacrifice. The monogram of Chelyabinsk, which went down in history, is a vivid confirmation of this.

The origin of the city's coat of arms

Favorable and convenient for living, the Southern Urals has always attracted people - it is in these areas that archaeologists have discovered the largest settlements of ancient man. The mysterious Arkaim, the oldest settlement of the proto-urban civilization, a contemporary of the legendary Egyptian pyramids, became a worldwide sensation. In the Middle Ages, the South Ural regions bordered on the Kazan Khanate and represented the most important economic interests of Russia.

The XVIII century marked the development and justification of the Chelyabinsk region. The plans corresponded to the laid down policy of Peter I, who dreamed of expanding Russian borders. At that time, the largest fortifications were laid, one of which was the Chelyabinsk fortress (Chelyab) - the most important defensive point of the state border.

A year later, the Iset province of the Siberian province was formed, and Chelyabinsk in 1743 became its center. In 1737, the statesman, explorer and traveler Vasily Tatishchev presented two heraldic developments of the Iset province to the court of the Great Empress Catherine.

Coat of arms descriptions

The first sketch was a silver wall erected on a black gloomy field with a shield depicted on it and a yellow dog tied to it. The shield was proudly crowned with a camel muzzle and a Tatar crown. As planned by Tatishchev, the wall meant newly built ramparts, and the dog was a symbol of the conquest of the Bashkirs.

The second image was a black shield, which served as the main background, depicted on it a white front garden with a two-humped camel tied to it. The shield was crowned with a Tatar crown. This option symbolized Russia's trade with Asia. A little later, the emblem was finalized - the animal was loaded with bags of cargo, which symbolized the developed trade with the Asian region, when caravan routes went through the Chelyabinsk fortress.

But the empress rejected such developments in heraldry. In 1761, another design heraldic concept for the Iset periphery saw the light. The coat of arms proudly featured a laden "ship of the desert" against the backdrop of a shield hanging on the ramparts. Combat weapons were located on both sides, banners fluttered. The base was decorated with the state crown. The red color of the armorial field spoke of the power of fire, wonderful mercy and fearlessness.

The next coat of arms project arose in 1781 (at the time when Chelyabinsk turned into a district settlement of the Ufa viceroy). When creating fresh heraldry, the old emblem of Ufa (marten) was used. She was depicted in the left zone of the monogram, a loaded camel stood below. The proudly raised head of the animal meant successful trading.

In June 1782, this symbolism was solemnly and approved by the Highest for the county town of Chelyabinsk. Until now, this is the only coat of arms of the Chelyabinsk region of official significance.

In the winter of 1864, the heraldry was supplemented with a silver-plated crown on the tower (certificate of the central district for Chelyabinsk). Such a monogram existed in the settlement until the revolutionary upheaval of 1917.

The Ural town had an official coat of arms, approved by her Highest command in 1782. The heraldry was not canceled, but they decided to restore and transform it by analogy with the realities of the Soviet era. But for a long time the city could not acquire its own monogram, although the heraldic genealogy of Chelyabinsk keeps numerous competitions in its history:

1966. By the significant date, in honor of half a century since the October Revolution, the city authorities announced a competition for the creation of a modern city coat of arms. According to the plan of the leadership, heraldry is obliged to carry the dignity of the labor merits of representatives of the working class. The emblem of Chelyabinsk depicts a camel, and next to it is a steel furnace.

1985. On the occasion of the city's birthday, its 250th anniversary, the city authorities announced another tender for the improvement of the city's heraldry. Books, a ladle and a sable were added to the coat of arms.

1994. The next page in the history of the Chelyabinsk heraldry. This time, the marten was removed from him and a fragment of the fortress with a gilded tower crown was added. A loaded camel settled on a light green background - a sign of the wealth and prosperity of the city. At the top of the shield was a five-pronged crown. And behind it appeared two hammers of a golden color, connected by an Alexander ribbon.

2000. The heraldic composition has changed in accordance with the current rules of the Russian Union of Heraldry. Chelyabinsk officially acquired a modern coat of arms. The city's monogram was registered on September 12, 2000.

Heraldic description of the modern coat of arms

« In a wall with a jagged head on a silvered edge and on the grassy life-giving earth stands a golden camel loaded”, - this is how the heraldry tells about the monogram of Chelyabinsk. On a silver-plated shield, symbolizing the holiness of intentions, sanity and power, it is depicted:

• Part of the fortress wall. This is a historical evidence of the founding of the city (the prison was founded as a Russian fortress).
• A golden camel is drawn. A symbol of the significance of the settlement in trade relations with the regions of Asia. The yellow color indicates that the development of Chelyabinsk directly depends on the success of trade relations.
• Green field. Means the wealth of thoughts and tolerance of the intellectual component of the city.

The coat of arms of modern Chelyabinsk is an improved stylistic version of the oldest city monogram. Its true interpretation says: At the top of the shield is the coat of arms of Ufa, below there is a camel loaded with luggage. This is the voice of the fact that in the town of harsh animals they are brought with loads, but in large quantities».

It is interesting. The camel was not a curiosity for Russia. The inhabitants of Russia knew very well what the “ship of the desert” looked like. Evidence of this are many geographical names in the Urals:

• Camel mountain. Located near the village of Vostochny (Orenburg region). The mountain in appearance really resembles a lying camel with a raised muzzle.
• camel rock. Located in the foothills of Kachkanar (Sverdlovsk region). Near the rock is the Kachkanarsky mining complex.

Camels could be found in the southern regions of the Orenburg region until the 50s of the last century. These areas are historically inhabited by Kazakhs, and a camel is an important household helper for “steppe children”. And the central figure of Chelyabinsk heraldry! Now we know which city's emblem depicts a camel, and where it came from!

The coat of arms of the city is included in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation under the number 688.

The coat of arms of Chelyabinsk was designed by a team that included: Valery Kryukov, Konstantin Mochenov, Andrey Startsev, Robert Malanichev, Sergey Isaev.

Description and symbolism

"In a silver field with a shady, jagged head, on green ground, a laden golden camel...

... The coat of arms of the city is a stylized version of the historical coat of arms of Chelyabinsk, approved on June 8, 1782, the original description of which reads: "In the upper part of the shield is the coat of arms of Ufa. In the lower part is a loaded camel, as a sign that they are brought to this city with enough goods" .

On the silver shield, a symbol of purity of thoughts, protection and prudence, are depicted: a part of the fortress wall in confirmation that the city of Chelyabinsk was founded as a Russian fortress on September 13 (2), 1736; near the fortress wall there is a loaded camel facing to the right as a sign that the city is rich in goods and its development depends on success in trade, this is also indicated by a green field, a symbol of hope and abundance.

Gold is a symbol of strength, greatness, wealth, intelligence, generosity.

The coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk was developed on the basis of the coat of arms approved by the decree of the head of the city administration dated September 13, 1994 No. 1005-P, taking into account the recommendations of the heraldic expertise in the State Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation.

In the modern coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk (municipal formation "City of Chelyabinsk"), the symbols of the Ufa governorship are excluded, which does not correspond to the administrative and territorial status of the municipality "City of Chelyabinsk" and the modern requirements of the State Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation".

Historical coats of arms

Description: " In the upper part there is the coat of arms of Ufa, in the lower part there is a loaded camel - as a sign that these animals are brought to the city with goods a lot.".

Description: " In the upper part of the shield is the coat of arms of the Orenubrsk province. In the lower silver part is a loaded camel of natural color".

The design of the coat of arms was prepared as part of the heraldic reform of B. Köhne.

Description: " In the silver field are 3 scarlet ones with black eyes and tongues of a camel. In the free part, the coat of arms of the Ufa province (or rather, then Orenburg). The shield is topped with a silver walled crown and surrounded by golden ears of corn connected by the Alexander ribbon.".

The coat of arms was approved on September 13, 1994.

Description and symbolism of the coat of arms: " The coat of arms of the city is a stylized version of the historical coat of arms of Chelyabinsk, approved on June 6, 1782.

On a silver shield, a symbol of purity of thoughts, protection and prudence, are depicted:

• part of the fortress wall in confirmation that the city of Chelyabinsk was founded as a Russian fortress on September 13 (2), 1736;
• near the fortress wall there is a loaded camel facing to the right as a sign that the city is rich in goods and its development depends on success in trade, this is indicated by a green field, a symbol of hope and abundance.

The shield of the coat of arms is a rectangle, the base of which is 8/9 of the height, has rounded lower corners with a pointed end in the center. The shield is crowned with a gold tower city crown with five teeth, which confirms the status of the city as the administrative center of the region.

Behind the shield are two heraldic gold hammers laid crosswise, symbols of a highly developed industry, connected by an order of Alexander's ribbon".

Sources

• "Coats of arms of cities, provinces, regions and settlements of the Russian Empire from 1649 to 1917" A.V. Kudin, A.L. Tsekhanovich. 2000
• Decision of the Chelyabinsk City Duma dated April 26, 2011 No. 24/26.
• Decree No. 1005-p "On the restoration of the historical coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk."

Coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk

The history of the development of the coat of arms

The modern coat of arms of Chelyabinsk has deep historical roots. The image on the coat of arms of a camel dates back to the period of foundation of our city. In 1737, the outstanding statesman and historian V.N. Tatishchev submitted to the Senate two projects of the emblem of the Iset province he created on the territory of our region. The projects differed in that one of them depicted a dog chained to the wall of the fortress, and the other depicted a camel tied to a joke. In the upper part of the Tatishchev emblems-projects, the Tatar crown was placed, and above it the neck and head, again, of a camel triumphantly towered. Along with the military elements of the coat of arms, this animal, no doubt, symbolized the main goals of building new fortresses in the southeast - ensuring reliable protection of Russia's economic interests in the Asian region, developing trade and economic development of new territories.

However, the first (historical) coat of arms of Chelyabinsk was approved only on June 8, 1782 and compiled by the actual state councilor A.O. Volkov. At that time, Chelyabinsk belonged to the Ufa vicegerency, which is why the image of a running marten, the main element of the Ufa coat of arms, was placed in the upper part of the coat of arms, and the image of a loaded camel was placed in the lower part. It symbolized the commercial importance of the city.

In Soviet times, the historical coat of arms was abolished. The Soviet design of the coat of arms of Chelyabinsk is known: on a red shield there is a steel ladle, an open book, a gear, a camel, a sable. There was another project where a caterpillar tractor was depicted on the shield.

The next version of the emblem of Chelyabinsk, approved by the city authorities on September 13, 1994, became a stylized version of the historical emblem. On the silver shield, a symbol of purity of thoughts, protection and prudence, a part of the fortress wall was depicted, confirming that Chelyabinsk was founded as a Russian fortress. At the fortress wall there was a loaded camel turned to the right as a sign that the city is rich in goods and its development depends on success in trade. This, in turn, was indicated by a green field - a symbol of hope and abundance. The shield of the coat of arms is a rectangle that had rounded lower corners with a pointed end in the center. The shield was crowned with a five-pronged gold tower city crown, confirming the status of the city as the administrative center of the region. Behind the shield were two crossed heraldic gold hammers - symbols of a highly developed industry, connected by an order of Alexander's ribbon.

This option was actively used during the celebration of the 260th anniversary of Chelyabinsk in 1996, but its registration in the State Heraldry under the President of the Russian Federation in 1997-98. did not pass due to "many significant heraldic and heraldic-legal shortcomings."

Modern coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk

Author group:
The author of the coat of arms: Valery Kryukov (Chelyabinsk).
Artist: Andrey Startsev (Chelyabinsk).
Heraldic treatment: Konstantin Mochenov (Khimki).
Artist: Robert Malanichev (Moscow).
Design: Sergey Isaev (Moscow).

In 2000, the composition and elements of the coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk, developed in 1994, were changed by the group of authors led by K.F. Mochenov (Union of Heraldists of Russia). The modern coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk was approved by the decision of the Chelyabinsk City Duma No. 59/3 of September 12, 2000.

The heraldic description of the coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk reads: “In a silver field with a shadowy wall-toothed dome on the green earth, a loaded golden camel.” On a silver shield, a symbol of purity of thoughts, protection and prudence, are depicted:

Part of the fortress wall in confirmation that the city of Chelyabinsk was founded as a Russian fortress on September 13 (2), 1736;

Near the fortress wall there is a yellow (golden) loaded camel as a sign that the city is rich in goods and its development depends on success in trade. This is also indicated by the green field, a symbol of hope and abundance. Gold is a symbol of strength, greatness, wealth, intelligence, generosity.

In accordance with the decision of the Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation of July 2, 2001, the coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk was included in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation under No. 688.

Flag idea: Vladimir Bozh (Chelyabinsk), Alexandrov Ivanov (Chelyabinsk), Konstantin Mochenov (Khimki).
Justification of the symbolism: Galina Tunik (Moscow).
Artist: Robert Malanichev (Moscow)

The flag of the city of Chelyabinsk is based on the coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk, reflects historical, cultural, socio-economic, national and other local traditions. In May 2002, the Chelyabinsk City Duma approved the official flag of Chelyabinsk. The ceremony dedicated to the hoisting of the flag took place in September of the same year, on the day of the city.

The flag of the city, along with the coat of arms of the city, is the official symbol of Chelyabinsk and is included in the State Heraldic Register of the Russian Federation.

The flag of the city of Chelyabinsk is a rectangular panel consisting of three unequal horizontal stripes:

Upper - yellow in 1/4 the size of the flag,

Medium - silvery murovanny in 1/2 the size of the flag,

The bottom one is green, ¼ the size of the flag.

In the center of the flag is a yellow loaded camel, exactly the same as on the coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk. He is also the main heraldic figure of the flag. A loaded yellow (golden) camel is depicted as a sign that important trade routes passed through the territory of modern Chelyabinsk. Yellow (gold) is a symbol of strength, greatness, wealth, intelligence, generosity. The silver part of the cloth allegorically indicates that Chelyabinsk, founded in 1736 on the Miass River as a guard Cossack fortress, has always been an important trade, economic, defense center of Russia, and today it is the center of one of the largest subjects of the Russian Federation - the Chelyabinsk region. The silver color in heraldry symbolizes faith, purity, sincerity, frankness, nobility, frankness and innocence. The green part of the cloth complements the symbolism of the flag and symbolically reflects the rich picturesque nature surrounding the city of Chelyabinsk. Green is a symbol of spring, joy, hope, nature.

Emblems of districts of the city of Chelyabinsk

In 2002, the Chelyabinsk City Duma approved the "Regulations on City Symbols". The Regulation stipulates the possibility of the existence of symbols of the administrative districts of the city of Chelyabinsk - emblems.

Acceptance date: 12.09.2000

Heraldic description:
In a silver field with a shady, jagged head, on the green earth, there is a loaded golden camel.

Rationale for the symbolism:
The coat of arms of the city is a stylized version of the historical coat of arms of Chelyabinsk, approved on June 8, 1782, the original description of which reads: “In the upper part of the shield is the coat of arms of Ufa. At the bottom is a loaded camel, as a sign that they are brought enough with goods to this city. On the silver shield, a symbol of purity of thoughts, protection and prudence, are depicted: a part of the fortress wall in confirmation that the city of Chelyabinsk was founded as a Russian fortress on September 13 (2), 1736; near the fortress wall there is a loaded camel turned to the right as a sign that the city is rich in goods and its development depends on success in trade, this is also indicated by a green field, a symbol of hope and abundance. Gold is a symbol of strength, greatness, wealth, intelligence, generosity.
The coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk was developed on the basis of the coat of arms approved by the decree of the head of the city administration dated September 13, 1994 No. 1005-P, taking into account the recommendations of the heraldic expertise in the State Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation.
In the modern coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk (municipal formation "City of Chelyabinsk"), the symbols of the Ufa governorship are excluded, which does not correspond to the administrative and territorial status of the municipality "City of Chelyabinsk" and the modern requirements of the State Heraldic Council under the President of the Russian Federation.

Coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk in 1994-2000

Description and justification of the symbolism:
On a silver shield, a symbol of purity of thoughts, protection and prudence, are depicted:
- part of the fortress wall in confirmation that the city of Chelyabinsk was founded as a Russian fortress on September 13 (2), 1736;
- near the fortress wall there is a loaded camel turned to the right as a sign that the city is rich in goods and its development depends on success in trade, this is indicated by a green field, a symbol of hope and abundance.
The shield of the coat of arms is a rectangle, the base of which is 8/9 of the height, has rounded lower corners with a pointed end in the center. The shield is crowned with a gold tower city crown with five teeth, which confirms the status of the city as the administrative center of the region. Behind the shield are two heraldic gold hammers laid crosswise, symbols of a highly developed industry, connected by an order of Alexander's ribbon.

Approved September 13, 1994 by the decree of the head of the city administration No. 1005-p "On the restoration of the historical coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk."

Historical coat of arms of the city of Chelyabinsk 1782

Description:
In the upper part of the shield is the coat of arms of Ufa. At the bottom is a loaded camel, as a sign that they are brought to this city with goods.

Emblems of intracity districts of the city of Chelyabinsk

Coat of arms of the Central District of the city of Chelyabinsk It is a quadrangular shield crossed by a jagged division into an azure (blue) and sky-blue shield, framed on both sides by gold pillars connected at the tip with a gold ribbon with an azure (blue) inscription "RAION". In the azure (blue) field there is a sky-blue open book framed by a silver outline, behind it are the silver outlines of a lyre, a column, the buildings of the Sports Palace and the theater, at the head on a silver belt is a sky-blue inscription "CHELYABINSK", a sky-blue tip and framing a gold the ribbon is crossed by an azure (blue) inscription "CENTRAL". The emblem of the Central District of the city of Chelyabinsk was developed on the basis of the emblem of the Central District of the city of Chelyabinsk (author A. Abramzon), the layout of which was approved in August 2000. The main figure of the emblem of the district is an open sky-blue book, symbolizing wisdom, knowledge, science, as well as openness, hospitality of the Central District, behind it are the silver contours of the figures of the lyre, symbolizing art, the column, symbolizing fundamentality, inviolability, as well as the contours of the buildings of the Palace of Sports and theater, symbolizing the priority of the development of sports and cultural spheres. The azure (blue) color of the field of the coat of arms is a symbol of beauty, grandeur, symbolizes the beauty of the Central District, which organically combines the historical appearance of the district with its modern architecture, as well as the greatness of the spirit of the inhabitants of the district, its history, traditions that have developed in the district. Gold is a symbol of power, nobility, constancy, strength, wealth, hope, intelligence and sunlight. The gold in the coat of arms allegorically shows that the main value of the region is the people, its inhabitants, as well as those who work and study in the region - the main scientific and creative potential of our country. Silver serves as a symbol of nobility, purity, justice, generosity. The sky-blue tip symbolizes the Miass River, on which a fortress was built, which gave rise to the city of Chelyabinsk and the Central District.
Approved by the Decision of the Council of Deputies of the Central District of the city of Chelyabinsk (# 8/4) dated April 14, 2015.

Emblem (coat of arms) of the Soviet district of Chelyabinsk located on a red base platform with the inscription CHELYABINSK, symbolizing the basis of the local self-government of the Chelyabinsk city district. On the platform there is a blue field representing the municipality of Sovetsky intracity district. On the blue field is a white shield, symbolizing the high socio-economic potential of the region. The white shield at the bottom is framed by a red and white ribbon with the name of the SOVIET district, at the top - a red scroll - a symbol of the sphere of education with the inscription DISTRICT. In the center of the white shield, against the background of the Chelyabinsk television tower, there is a steam locomotive - a historical symbol of the district and the railway gates of the city. The locomotive is placed in a gear, symbolizing the industrial enterprises of the Soviet region. From the highest point of the region - the television tower - beams emanate, covering the territory of the Sovetsky District and the entire city of Chelyabinsk with television and radio communications.
The emblem (coat of arms) was approved by the decision of the Council of Deputies of the Soviet District of the city of Chelyabinsk dated February 26, 2019 No. 54/7.

Author Irina Zanina asked a question in Other about cities and countries

On the coat of arms of which city is a camel depicted and why? and got the best answer

Answer from Eugene[guru]
On the coat of arms of Chelyabinsk
COAT OF ARMS SINCE 1994
The modern Chelyabinsk coat of arms has an interesting heraldic pedigree and deep historical roots.
The camel depicted on the coat of arms is, in fact, the same age as the city.
It owes its appearance to the outstanding statesman and historian V. N. Tatishchev, who in 1734-1737 managed state-owned factories in the Urals. In 1737, V.N. Tatishchev submitted to the Senate two projects of the coat of arms of the Iset province.
The projects differed in that one of them depicted a dog chained to the wall of the fortress, and the other depicted a camel tied to a joke. In the upper part of the Tatishchev emblems-projects, the Tatar crown was placed, and above it the neck and head, again, of a camel triumphantly towered.
Along with the military elements of the coat of arms, this animal, no doubt, perfectly symbolized the main goals of building new fortresses in the southeast - to ensure reliable protection of Russia's economic interests in the Asian region, to promote the development of trade and the economic development of new territories.
In 1743, the Chelyabinsk fortress became the administrative center of the Iset province, and it housed the provincial office. The coat of arms of the province was made on the state seal of the office - against the background of the fortress wall a two-humped camel tied to it, military weapons and banners on both sides of the coat of arms, and on top - the state crown and the inscription "Her Imperial Majesty the seal of the Isets or Transural province."
In June 1782, a coat of arms was granted to Chelyabinsk by personal decree. From the surviving documents today it is known that this coat of arms was developed by the real state councilor Volkov. What did the coat of arms look like and what symbolism did it have?
It had a traditional shield-like shape. In its upper part was placed the ancient emblem of Ufa: in a silvery field, a running marten with a fluffy tail, symbolizing the abundance of animals and the hunting grounds of the region. The image of a marten was placed on the emblems of all cities subordinate to Ufa, and Chelyabinsk was no exception.
The lower half of the first Chelyabinsk emblem was decorated with a camel, only already loaded. In the "Complete collection of laws of the Russian Empire" for 1830, this is given the following explanation:
"A loaded camel as a sign that they bring enough goods to this city." Thus, the camel symbolized trade, which at that time was mainly used by the city, and its raised head and forward looking, as it were, determined the historical perspective of Chelyabinsk, its future important role in Russian trade and the economic life of the country.
The coat of arms of the county Chelyabinsk was multicolored, and each color was also a symbol. The yellow-gold color of the camel testified to wealth, the white-silver color of the field (background) of the coat of arms meant kindness and tranquility, the green color of the grass under the feet of animals meant abundance, and the red color of the marten and the upper part of the shield symbolized courage.
The first coat of arms lasted until 1917
Again, the question of the coat of arms of Chelyabinsk was raised in connection with the 250th anniversary of the city.
Another competition was announced, in which the version of the coat of arms of the Moscow artist V. A. Keidan received preference.
A camel, a gear, a ladle for pouring steel and a book were placed on the traditional shield - symbols of the industrial and scientific potential of the city.
Source: ---ALL ABOUT THE ARMS OF CHELYABINSK

Answer from 76-98 ltd[guru]
Description of the coat of arms of the Chelyabinsk region: "In a scarlet (red) field, a loaded silver two-humped camel with a golden load. The shield is crowned with a golden land crown and surrounded by two ribbons of the Order of Lenin." (Law "On the Coat of Arms of the Chelyabinsk Region", Article 3)
The emblem of the region is based on the historical emblem of the Iset province, on the lands of which the territory of the modern Chelyabinsk region is located. The main figure of the coat of arms of the region is a loaded silver two-humped camel with a golden load - a hardy and noble animal that inspires respect and allegorically shows wisdom, longevity, memory, fidelity, patience.
The scarlet (red) color of the field of the coat of arms - the color of life, mercy and love - symbolizes courage, strength, fire, feelings, beauty, health. The red color of the field is simultaneously consonant with the work of metallurgists, machine builders, foundry workers and power engineers, the main technological processes of which are associated with thermal reactions. This complements the content of the coat of arms of the region as an industrialized region. Gold is a symbol of power, nobility, constancy, strength, wealth, hope, intelligence and sunlight. The gold in the emblem allegorically shows the unique nature of the South Urals, the inexhaustible richness of the subsoil of the region. Silver serves as a symbol of nobility, purity, justice, generosity.
The historical land crown indicates the status of the Chelyabinsk region as a subject of the Russian Federation. Two ribbons of the Order of Lenin, which the Chelyabinsk region was awarded in 1956 and 1970, show the merits of the region.