Altay Territory & Kemerovo Province
Flag of Kemerovo Province
The flag of Altay Territory and Kemerovo Province pair up gently. On the left-hoist side is a blue stripe. Kemrovo's blue stripe is thicker and a darker blue. On the right fly are fields of red. Kemerovo's field is blank but Altay Territory has a coat of arms. Likewise Kemerovo also has the coat of arms but within the blue stripe.
Flag of Altay Territory
Coincidentally both flags have stalks of wheat. For the Altay Territory it is clearly visible. The Altay wheat stalk fills up the blue stripe. For Kemerovo, it is a bit harder to see. There are three stalks of wheat on the inner shield of the coat of arms. Look closely on the inner black portion, and the three wheat stalks cross a hammer and pick axe.
You can guess that mining and agriculture are key industries of these two Russian lands. These lands are parallel to Alberta, and Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. This means they are warmer than Alaska yet colder than Maine or North Dakota, which means Altay and Kemerovo are a fisherman's paradise.
The hammer and pick axe of Kemerovo balance with the blast furnace and vase of the Altay Territory since the represent the advanced industrial technologies that the Russians brought to the region.
Close up of Arms on Flags
Altay also has a wreath of wheat while on the 'black home plate' of Kemerovo there are three stalks of wheat
Kemerovo and the Altay Territory are Russian Federal Subjects in the heart of Siberia in between China, Mongolia, and Kazakstan. Also note there is another Russian Federal Subject called the Altay Republic which is different from the Altay Territory.
Russia Today Youtube Links
Kemerovo Province
www.youtube.com/user/RussiaToday#p/search/3/FwmM_mrPF6s
Altay Territory & Republic
www.youtube.com/user/RussiaToday#p/search/0/kTZF_4dLZn0
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