title: Vexilloids in the socio-cultural sphere of Russia and Britain
abstract: State symbols are under the jurisdiction of heraldry and vexillology, applied historical disciplines. Being self-contained, vexillology has much in common with heraldry. Banner and coat of arms coincide in functions, being used as means of identification and manifestation of self. Flags are a very specific sign system and one of the most dynamic. They reflect changes in socio-cultural life of the nation and temporal characteristics, assist in attribution and investigation of cultural phenomena. 
journal: Vestnik slavianskikh kul’tur [Bulletin of Slavic Cultures]