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Zavorychi (Kyiv, Ukraine)

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Заворичі

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from the site of Ukrainian Heraldry



See also:


The Gonfalon

From the site of Ukrainian Heraldry:
"Gonfalon is a dark blue rectangular panel with a white gear basis. In the centre is a yellow bull head. (<www.brovary-region.com.ua/silrada/silrada.htm>)"
Dov Gutterman, 8 June 2003


Coat of Arms


from the site of Ukrainian Heraldry

From the site of Ukrainian Heraldry:
"In an azure field with argent gear base is or head of the bull. The emblem adorned by or decorative cartouche and crowned by an or rural crown. The argent wall symbolizes defensive value of strengthening at the Kyivs'ka Rus' times. An or bull head means ancient wild bulls which were found once to Polissya and have finally disappeared at XVII century. In national poetry bull is a symbol of a gigantic force and bravery. (<www.brovary-region.com.ua/silrada/silrada.htm>)"
Dov Gutterman, 8 June 2003


The City

From the site of Ukrainian Heraldry:
"The annalistic data testify to the basis of this settlement by prince Volodymyr Great at 980. Zavoryts'kyi small town entered into Trubizh system of defensive fortresses at the ancient times. It is known the significant role of this city as strengthenings near Trubizh ferries in the Middle Ages. It was residence of the polish-royal deputy and "border" princes. Since 1648 it was cossack squadron town."
Dov Gutterman, 8 June 2003