About the book: 2004 / The book presents the richest history of the development of Russian symbols, tells how, as state, the main distinctive signs of its sovereignty were born and modified - the coat of arms, flag and anthem, as the symbols of the Russian Orthodox Church were affirmed, the most revered Orthodox shrines are told, how the award system developed century after century. The reader will find here many interesting facts about those people whose faithful service to the Motherland was awarded with honorary awards. A large number of illustrations makes the presented material more vivid, visual and interesting.