The coat of arms of Russia. The red symbolizes the Great Russia (the Small Russia being Ukraine and White Russia – Bielorussia). The two-headed crowned eagle represents the Russian Empire which territory joins two continents, Europe and Asia.

The sceptre and golden sphere represent the power of the tsar and of the russian orthodox church. In the center, the eagle carries a small shield of Saint-Georges, patron of the slavs.

This coat of arms was restored in 1993.