Russian tricolor

[Mogens Jensen]

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<SEELANGS at LISTSERV.CUNY.EDU> skriver:
>Can anyone explain the origins and general significance of the Russian
>national flag?

Robert K. Massie in "Peter the Great" tells the story: When Peter first
saw his first ship, delivered by Dutch sailors and with the Dutch tricolor
waving, he just loved it all and decided to use the same flag - just
upside down !
Best regards, Mogens Jensen
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>Thank you,
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>RM
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