The Sky Blue Flag And The Tamga

Crimean Tatar Symbols of Resistance and Identity

The Sky-Blue Flag and the Tamga

Mamut, a Crimean Tatar leader, became a posthumous symbol of resistance and nationhood for his people. In 1917, Tatar nationalist groups adopted a sky-blue flag as their symbol, representing freedom. They also incorporated the tamga symbol, an ancient cattle brand.

The Coat of Arms

The Ukrainian Autonomous Republic of Crimea and the Russian Republic of Crimea use the same coat of arms. It features a griffin holding a conch shell, symbolizing the peninsula's historical trading connections.

The Light Blue Flag and the Tarak

Tartar nationalists fly a light blue flag with a yellow tarak, an ancient symbol, in the upper hoist. The tarak was originally used as a cattle brand.

Coffee as a Symbol of Hospitality

Crimean Tatars consider coffee a symbol of hospitality and domestic comfort. It holds cultural significance in their national and family traditions.