Heraldry
Armory
COAT OF ARMS DESCRIPTION OF THE URBAN SETTLEMENT OF BESCHENKOVICHI
The main element of the coat of arms is a red boat loaded with golden goods, with a red sail unfurled. The shape of the boat is taken from the family coat of arms of the Counts Khreptovich-Butenev (Great Soviet Encyclopedia, 1971, Vol. 3, p. 433), who owned Beshenkovichi from 1783 to the early 20th century. Beshenkovichi is located on the Western Dvina River, which was part of the trade route "from the Varangians to the Greeks". In the 17th century, one of the largest piers on the Western Dvina River was built in Beshenkovichi. From where goods were shipped along the trade waterway to Riga. The cargo on the boat symbolizes that goods were not only shipped from this pier but also delivered by river to Beshenkovichi, as the famous four-week Beshenkovichi fair, the first after Zelva, was held here annually. Merchants from the Dvina region, Dnieper region, other cities and towns, both from Belarus and Russia, and other foreign countries gathered here.
The Western Dvina River on the coat of arms is depicted by five blue wavy stripes. This waterway has been the basis for the economic development of the city for four centuries. In addition, according to toponymy researchers, Beshenkovichi got its name from the word "beshen" - a strong current in the middle of the river. The number of wavy blue stripes, five, symbolizes five full centuries since the founding of the city, which turned 575 years old this year.
The coat of arms "Lis" depicted on a red sail is one of the main elements of the family coat of arms of Lev Ivanovich Sapieha, Chancellor of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, with whose name the history of the urban-type settlement of Beshenkovichi and the district is associated. Lev Sapieha was born in the current territory of Beshenkovichi district in the family estate of Ostrovno. From 1630 he owned Beshenkovichi. According to his will in 1632, Beshenkovichi passed to his younger son Casimir Lev Sapieha. Under him, Beshenkovichi developed rapidly, received the status of a town, in 1834 - Magdeburg rights and permission for 2 fairs a year and 1 market day a week. A large pier was built.
Author of the coat of arms V.P. Zhuk, artist A.V. Levchik.
REGULATIONS ON THE COAT OF ARMS of the urban-type settlement of BEShENKOVICHI
1. Status of the coat of arms.
The coat of arms of the urban-type settlement of Beshenkovichi is its symbol, along with the flag of the urban-type settlement of Beshenkovichi, and has the same official status. The coat of arms of the urban-type settlement of Beshenkovichi is established by Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus and is entered into the State Heraldic Register of the Republic of Belarus.
This coat of arms is the property of Beshenkovichi district, which is managed by the Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee in the person of its Chairman.
2. Description of the coat of arms.
In a silver field of a "Spanish" shield on blue waves, a red boat with a golden cargo, with a red sail, on which the coat of arms "Lis" is depicted.
3. Standard of the coat of arms.
The standard of the coat of arms of the urban-type settlement of Beshenkovichi exists in 2 copies: - the first copy of the standard of the coat of arms (color and graphic) is permanently stored in the Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee;
the second copy of the standard of the coat of arms (color and graphic) is entered into the State Heraldic Register of the Republic of Belarus.
4. Reproduction of the coat of arms.
When creating an image of the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi, regardless of the material from which these images are made, the method of production, or the scale of the images, identity with the corresponding color or graphic standard must be observed. The use of individual elements of the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi as components of other images, compositions, etc. is not permitted.
The creation of the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi in all cases is carried out with the permission of the Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee. A corresponding fee may be established for granting enterprises of all forms of ownership, or private individuals, the right to reproduce the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi, as well as its image.
5. Procedure for the use of the coat of arms.
The coat of arms of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi is placed on the building of the Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee or in front of it, in the meeting room of the District Council of Deputies, in the office of the Chairman of the Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee. On the territory of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi, it may also be placed in all other cases in which the current legislative and regulatory acts provide for the placement of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus. When placing the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi simultaneously with the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus, the high status of the state symbol must be emphasized. The State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus is placed in a more honorable position – so that the viewer always sees it to the left, and the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi – to the right.
The coat of arms of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi is used during city events, ceremonies, and holidays.
The Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee may grant the right to use the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi to non-state institutions, enterprises, and public associations.
6. Responsibility for disrespect towards the coat of arms.
Persons who commit actions incompatible with the status of the official symbol of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi shall bear responsibility in the manner prescribed by law. Disciplinary responsibility is also provided for officials who allow such actions.
DESCRIPTION OF THE FLAG OF THE URBAN SETTLEMENT OF BEShENKOVICHI
REGULATION ON THE FLAG OF THE URBAN SETTLEMENT OF BEShENKOVICHI
1. Status of the flag.
The flag of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi is its symbol, on a par with the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi, and has the same official status. The flag of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi is established by Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus and is entered into the State Heraldic Register of the Republic of Belarus.
This flag is the property of the Beshenkovichi District, which is fully managed by the Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee, represented by its Chairman.
2. Description of the flag.
A rectangular banner of white color with an aspect ratio of 1:2. In the lower part of the banner, there are three wavy stripes of blue color, on which, to the left, there is a red boat with golden cargo. The red sail depicts the coat of arms "Fox" – a white arrow crossed by two white crossbars.
3. Standard of the flag.
The standard of the flag of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi exists in 2 copies: the first copy of the flag standard (color and graphic) is permanently kept in the Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee;
the second copy of the flag standard (color and graphic) is entered into the State Heraldic Register of the Republic of Belarus.
4. Reproduction of the flag.
When producing the image of the flag of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi, regardless of the material from which these images are made, the method of production, and the scale of the images, the identity to the corresponding color or graphic standard must be observed. The use of individual elements of the flag of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi as components of other images, compositions, etc. is not allowed.
The production of the flag of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi is carried out in all cases with the permission of the Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee. A corresponding fee may be established for granting enterprises of all forms of ownership or private individuals the right to reproduce the flag of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi, as well as its image.
5. Procedure for using the flag.
The flag of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi is placed on the building of the Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee or in front of it, in the meeting room of the District Council of Deputies, in the office of the Chairman of the Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee. On the territory of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi, it can also be placed in all other cases where the placement of the State Flag of the Republic of Belarus is provided for by current legislative and regulatory acts. When placing the flag of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi simultaneously with the State Flag of the Republic of Belarus, the high status of the state symbol must be emphasized. The State Flag of the Republic of Belarus is placed in a more honorable position - so that the viewer always sees it to the left, and the flag of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi - to the right.
The flag of the urban settlement of Beshenkovichi is used during city events, ceremonies, and holidays.
The Beshenkovichi District Executive Committee may grant the right to use the flag of the urban-type settlement of Beshenkovichi to non-state institutions, enterprises, and public associations.
6. Responsibility for disrespectful attitude towards the flag.
Persons who commit actions incompatible with the status of the flag of the urban-type settlement of Beshenkovichi as an official symbol shall bear responsibility in the manner prescribed by law. Disciplinary responsibility is also provided for officials who allow such actions.
1. Status of the coat of arms.
The coat of arms of the urban-type settlement of Ulla is its symbol and has official status. The coat of arms of the urban-type settlement of Ulla is established by Decree of the President of the Republic of Belarus and is entered into the State Heraldic Register of the Republic of Belarus.
This coat of arms is the property of the Beshenkovichi District, which is fully managed by the Ulla Settlement Executive Committee, represented by its Chairman.
2. Description of the coat of arms.
In a red field of a "baroque" shield, a silver castle-fortress with three towers, with golden entrance gates in the central one.
3. Standard of the coat of arms.
The standard of the coat of arms of the urban-type settlement of Ulla exists in 2 copies: - the first copy of the standard of the coat of arms (color and graphic) is permanently stored in the Ulla Settlement Executive Committee;
the second copy of the standard of the coat of arms (color and graphic) is entered into the State Heraldic Register of the Republic of Belarus.
4. Reproduction of the coat of arms.
When creating an image of the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Ulla, regardless of the material from which these images are made, the method of production, or the scale of the images, it must be identical to the corresponding color or graphic standard. The use of individual elements of the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Ulla as components of other images, compositions, etc., is not permitted.
The creation of the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Ulla is carried out in all cases with the permission of the Ulla Settlement Executive Committee. A corresponding fee may be established for granting enterprises of all forms of ownership or private individuals the right to reproduce the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Ulla, as well as its image.
5. Procedure for the use of the coat of arms.
The coat of arms of the urban settlement of Ulla is placed on the building of the Ulla Settlement Executive Committee or in front of it, in the meeting room of the Settlement Council of Deputies, in the office of the chairman of the Ulla Settlement Executive Committee. On the territory of the urban settlement of Ulla, it may also be placed in all other cases in which the current legislative and regulatory acts provide for the placement of the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus. When placing the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Ulla simultaneously with the State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus, the high status of the state symbol must be emphasized. The State Coat of Arms of the Republic of Belarus is placed in a more honorable position – so that the viewer always sees it to the left, and the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Ulla – to the right.
The coat of arms of the urban settlement of Ulla is used during settlement events, ceremonies, and holidays.
The Ulla Settlement Executive Committee may grant the right to use the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Ulla to non-state institutions, enterprises, and public associations.
6. Responsibility for disrespectful attitude towards the coat of arms.
Persons who have committed actions incompatible with the status of the coat of arms of the urban settlement of Ulla as an official symbol shall be held liable in accordance with the procedure established by law. Disciplinary liability is also provided for officials who have allowed such actions.