Flag Day in Russia is observed every August 22 to commemorate the day the current national flag was raised over the Russian Supreme Soviet building following a coup attempt in 1991. This coup was initiated by members of the Soviet Union's government to depose President Mikhail Gorbachev but was suppressed within two days, leading to significant political changes that contributed to the dissolution of the Soviet Union. The flag of the Russian Federation features three horizontal stripes: white at the top, blue in the middle, and red at the bottom. Although the flag was first introduced in 1696, it was replaced during the Soviet era. The colors of the flag do not have an official meaning, but white is often associated with nobility, blue with honesty, and red with love or courage. Flag Day serves as an important public holiday in Russia, celebrating national identity and historical events.