Early in the 18th century it became the official flag of the Russian empire.

Finally on 8 November 1999 the official flag raising took place.

May 1883 to the official national flag of Russia explains.

The City still uses a banner of the 1908 arms as the official flag.

There are a few variations in the official flags of other territories.

Due to its popularity it is often believed to be the county's official flag.

Black and gold are also the colors of the city's official flag.

It does not become the official national flag until 1902.

These also are the colors of the city's official flag.

Her design was selected, and became the official flag of the state in 1921.