Since 2016, September 24 has been celebrated in Crimea as the Day of the State Emblem and State Flag of the Republic. The State Flag of Crimea is a rectangular banner consisting of three horizontal stripes of different sizes: the top is blue, the middle is white, and the bottom is red. The proportion of the middle stripe to the total area is 2:3, while the top and bottom stripes each occupy 1/6 of the area. The symbolism of the colors is interpreted as follows: red represents the tragic pages of the peninsula's history, blue symbolizes hope for a bright future, and the main white background represents the clean page on which modern history is being written. The ratio of the flag’s width to its length is 1:2. The State Emblem of the Republic of Crimea is a red Varangian shield, on which a silver griffin is depicted, facing left. In the griffin’s right paw is a silver shell with a blue pearl. The shield is crowned with the rays of the rising sun. On the sides of the shield are two white ancient columns, connected by a ribbon in red, white, and blue (matching the colors of the flag) with the inscription on a white background, “Prosperity in Unity.” The symbolism of the coat of arms of the Republic of Crimea is as follows: the red field of the shield represents the dramatic and difficult fate of the peninsula, the shape of the shield is a reminder of the ancient trade route “From the Varangians to the Greeks,” and the griffin is a symbol of Crimea since ancient times (as well as the Greek colonial cities that were located here), long considered a mythical creature with a protective function. The columns on the sides of the shield refer to the connection with ancient history. The pearl points to the uniqueness of Crimea, and the rising sun symbolizes rebirth, prosperity, and hope for a bright future.