Abstract
The article examines the beginning of the creation of symbols for the new raions (districts). In 2020, Ukraine underwent an administrative reform to merge most of the existing 490 districts, resulting in the creation of 136 new raions. We have proposed three options for solving the problems with the coats of arms and flags of the new districts. The practical implementation of these methodological developments is considered in the example of the Chervonohrad raion (the Lviv region). The symbols of this district were developed and approved in the summer of 2021. They managed to combine the symbols of the ancient historical land, and the current administrative center, and the old districts.
Highlights
Only a scholarly approach and the organization of existing symbols in accordance with heraldic norms in addition to new heraldic designs will enable the creation of a science firmly based on a system of municipal and territorial heraldry and vexillology
The Ukrainian Heraldry Society coordinates work in these fields and regularly provides assistance to local authorities
The first option is to preserve the old symbols of the district which has been enlarged. This is possible if its old coats of arms and flags in content fully emphasize the identity and features of the new raion
Summary
In a relatively short span of time, a great deal of work has been conducted in archives, a lot of heretofore unknown materials have been discovered, and Ukrainian and foreign heraldry (mainly that of neighboring countries) has been studied. On this basis, the main principles and rules of modern Ukrainian municipal heraldry and vexillology have been developed. The Ukrainian Heraldry Society coordinates work in these fields and regularly provides assistance to local authorities
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