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The design of the flag is over 300 years old and was first used by Peter the Great (it was adapted from the flag of the Netherlands). It was the official flag of Russia from May 7, 1883, until November 1917, when the communist Bolshevik revolution took place. When the communist regime fell, the old tri-color flag was reinstated.

Since 1994, Russia celebrates national "Day of State Flag" on the 21st of August each year.

1. What colors are in the Russian flag? ________________________

2. Which color is on top? ________________________

3. When was this flag adopted (in the recent past)? ________________________

4. About how old is the design of this flag? ____________________________