Biysk administration contradicts claims about the prohibition of the red flags on May 9th.
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Biysk locals are giving the ban on certain items during the upcoming Victory Day celebrations a thoughtful scan. Amidst the list, some have spotted a potential prohibition on "red flags".
The list reads:
- Flags and banners (exceptions apply to those carrying state, memorial, or festive emblems)
Upon spotting this, heated debates sprung up on social media:
- Given our history, the USSR still lives on. Red flags and the St. George ribbons – those are our history!
- Our grandfathers fought under the Red Banner! The red flag was the symbol of unity and courage during the Great Patriotic War.
In the city administration's press center, they made it clear – there is no ban on red flags.
- To clarify, the list of items prohibited from being carried into protected zones during the 80th anniversary of Victory Day celebrations, as approved by the Altai Territory government on April 14th, 2025, permits flags and banners bearing state, memorial, and festive symbols, they reminded us.
It's worth pointing out that while the color of the flag remained undisputed, flagpoles or posters must adhere to specific guidelines – they must be flexible, plastic, and no longer than a meter in length.
Although the color of the flag sparked a lively debate, it's important to remember that rumors, particularly around sensitive or patriotic events, can often circulate due to miscommunication or misunderstanding of local regulations. As we await official confirmation from the authorities, it's essential to maintain our collective respect for national emblems and symbols during this significant celebration.
- The local residents of Biysk are considering the potential prohibition of red flags during the upcoming Victory Day celebrations, despite assurances from the city administration that there is no ban on red flags.
- The city administration has made it clear that the list of items prohibited at the Victory Day celebrations, as approved by the Altai Territory government, permits flags and banners bearing state, memorial, and festive symbols.
- Despite the undisputed color of the flag, flagpoles and posters must adhere to specific guidelines – they must be flexible, plastic, and no longer than a meter in length.
- It's crucial to remember that miscommunication or misunderstanding of local regulations can lead to the spreading of rumors, particularly around sensitive or patriotic events, and it's essential to maintain our collective respect for national emblems and symbols during this significant celebration.
