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Arms of Omsk, adopted in 1785. Tobol’sk and Omsk are towns in Siberia.
The arms consists of two parts: upper part - with element of Tobol’sk’s amrs
(because Omsk was a town in Tobol’sk Namyestnichestvo — Tobolsk Governorat);
lower part - silver field with stylized brick wall.
Victor Lomantsov, 08 Oct 2001
Founded in 1716, Omsk fortress was reorganized into town in 1782. On March 17th 1785, Empress Catherine II the Great signed a decree defining the Arms of Omsk district (uezd) of Tobol’sk province (namestnichestvo):
In the upper part of the shield, the Arms of Tobol’sk are displayed. In the lower, on a silver field, part of a fortified brick line is displayed, because on the Siberian line, this is the main fortress of all.These arms are in use now also. (Note: The two axes-spears perhaps both should be aiming towards the center.)
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In 1822, Omsk region (oblast’) was organized, and in 1825
the Arms of the region were defined by the Senate: Red background, silver
horse, golden horseman in traditional Kazakh clothes, with a bow and arrow.
During this time, Omsk becomes the capital of the Western Siberian
governorship (guberniya), taking over Tobol’sk and
Tomsk, and remains so until its dissolution in
1882.
Igor Pavlovsky, 08 May 1999
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In 1854, the Kazakh Steppe under the jurisdiction of Western Siberian
Governorship is divided into two administrations: the Region of Siberian
Kyrgyzs and Semipalatinsk Region. Omsk also becomes the capital of
the Region of Siberian Kyrgyzs, for which the coat of arms is defined
in 1858 (moslem): Green background, silver tomb stone.
Igor Pavlovsky, 08 May 1999
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In 1868, the aforementioned two regions are transformed into three,
Akmolinsk, Semipalatinsk and Semirechinsk, still included in the
Western Siberian Governorship. Omsk becomes the capital of Akmolinsk
Region (sidenote: Akmola, renamed into Astana, is the current capital
of Kazakhstan). In 1878, the Coat of
Arms of Akmolinsk region was defined: the old Arms of
Siberian Kyrgyzs, surrounded by golden oak branches with red
acorns enveloped in red Alexander Band. Russian Imperial crown
rests at the top. In 1882, the Western Siberian Governorship is dissolved.
The Steppe Kraj (Area) Governorship is established, with Omsk as
its capital, presiding over the three regions.
Igor Pavlovsky, 08 May 1999