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(Note: You need an Unicode-aware software and font to correctely view the cyrillic text on this page. See here transliteration details).
Although related to the Komi (or Zyrans),
Soviet divide-and-rule
policies towards ethnic minorities dictated the establishment of a
separate region for the Permyaki, and a National Area was created in
1925. Some Komi wish to unite their various regions into a Greater Komi
Republic; such aspirations are unlikely to be permitted given the
region’s economic importance.
Stuart Notholt, 26 Sep 1995
In Komi-Permyak language the Parma is the hills, which were become
overgrown with a fir forest.
Mikhail Revnivtsev, 23 Oct 2005
According to the Federal Constitutional Law from March, 25, 2004 number 1-FKZ About creation of new subject of the Russian Federation in structure of the Russian Federation in result associations of the Oblast of Perm’ and Komi-Permyakian autonomous Okrug this new subject of the Russian Federation is considered formed since December, 1, 2005.
This new subject of the Russian Federation will have a new name the Kray of Perm’. The Oblast of Perm’ and Komi-Permyakian autonomous okrug stop existence as subjects of the Russian Federation since December, 1, 2005.
Komi-Permyakian autonomous Okrug will be transformed into Komi-Permyakian Okrug, as an administrative-territorial unit of the Kray of Perm’ with uniform territory and special status, determined by the Charter (Ustav) of the Kray of Perm’ accordingly. It is probable, that the Kray of Perm’ will keep flag and coat of arms of the Oblast of Perm’. But it is not established yet lawfully. Not clear till now, whether will have Komi-Permyakian Okrug own flag and coat of arms.
Mikhail Revnivtsev, 20 Oct 2005
Now structure of KPAO includes 1 city (Kudymkar, Town of Kudym in Komi-Permyak language) and 6 rayons (districts) which are first-levels municipalities:
Meaning that the current KPao will somehow “survive” territorially,
even if devoided of its autonomy. It may even retain its flag (or the right
to have a flag, at least).
António Martins, 23 May 2006
The proportions of flag of Komi-Permiak AD was 2:3
according to law of Komi-Permiak AD About The Flag of Komi-Permiak AD
from 12/02/96 (signed by governor N. Poluânov on 19.02.1996).
But on 27/06/1997 new law #10 of Komi-Permiak AD About modifications
of The law of Komi-Permiak AD "About The Flag of Komi-Permiak
AD" from 12/02/1996 was passed (came into power
on 14.07.1997). According this new law
the flag of Komi-Permiak AD is red-white-blue and in the
center of white stripe there is emblem — red perna;
proportion of flag is 1:2. This law changed (defined a
little) the description: «… red perna (two right
and two left fragments in saltire)…». The ends of
perna not touch to red and blue stripes.
Yury Rocich, 01 Feb 2000 and 03 Feb 2000, and
Victor Lomantsov, 06 Mar 2000
Perna is some kind of national symbol of the Komi-Permiaks.
Dirk Schönberger, 05 Dec 2000
I have a drawing of the emblem of Komi-Permiakskiy
a.o., acquired in 1999. The perna (not "perma") is like
a tilted "#".
Victor Lomantsov, 08 Dec 2000
I’m willing to bet that the perna is some kind of sun sign.
This version bears a topological resemblance to the
sun sign in the flag of New Mexico.
Al Kirsch, 07 Dec 2000
The problem is that the symbol isn’t described
exactly in the regulation; it is considered “implicit knowledge”.
The knowledge isn’t exactly wide-spread outside the Komi-Permiak
territory.
Dirk Schönberger, 06 Dec 2000
Personal flag of governors of the Komi-Permyak Autonomous Region
has the original figure.
Sergey Filatov, 10 Oct 2005
Law
about the Official Symbols of Authority
of the Head of Administration Komi-Permyak Autonomous DistrictIt is accepted Legislative Assembly of the Komi-Permyak Autonomous District
November, 29, 2000Description of Standart (Flag) of the Head of Administration Komi-Permyak Autonomous District
The description of standart (flag) of the head of Administration of Komi-Permyak Autonomous District:
The Standart (flag) of the head of Administration of Komi-Permyak Autonomous District represents a square panel of three equal horizontal stripes following the colors of the national colours of Komi-Permyak Autonomous District: top — red, middle — white, bottom — dark blue. The top left corner of a panel is connected with bottom right and top right to the bottom left corner two parallel beams of white color, which are crossed in the centre of a panel. On this crossing in the centre of the middle white stripe the figure of a bear, in red, facing the staff. In the centre of the top stripe the element of the national ornament (“Perna”) is located. The panel is surrounded by a yellow fringe.
translated by Sergey Filatov, 10 Oct 2005
Most of these flags are squarish (about 11:12),
rigid and fringed variants of the region (Governors) or Republic (Presidents)
flags with the regional emblem over all.
António Martins, 02 Oct 2005
This 2:3 version of the same flag was the official
flag for the 1996.02.12-1997.06.27 period…
António Martins, 04 Feb 2000
The problem is that the symbol isn’t described
exactly in the regulation.
Dirk Schönberger, 06 Dec 2000
Perhaps perna isn’t really a symbol, but more of a class
of symbols…
Dirk Schönberger, 28 Dec 2002
This version is another try on a correct version, based on an image
of the coat of arms of the capital of Komi Permiak territory, Kudymkar,
from this website.
On these arms is shown a central symbol (perna).
I tried to discuss the matter with some vex-colleagues of mine, and he
stands to his opinion that this image (drawn after his description) is
more correct. Unfortunately I don’t have a source.
Dirk Schönberger, 06 Dec 2000 and 08 Dec 2000
We have to asume that the emblems Kudymkar and Parma itself
show differently shaped pernas, respectively spoked and simple tilted
octothrope ("#"). Very strange..
António Martins, 15 Oct 2002
Our site used to show the perna emblem similar to a "W".
What was the source for this?
António Martins, 01 May 2002
Some time ago it was popular belief [among vexillologists] that the
perna is shaped similar to the letter "W", which is also possible, given
the description…
Dirk Schönberger, 08 Dec 2000
Are these “ethnic” flags used at all? By whom? I’d
expect “nationalists” in Komi Permâkskiĭ a okr
to use an undefaced Komi flag. After all, the
differences between “zirians” and “permyaki” are
artificial and exogenous, and thus bound to be refused by pan-komian
nationalists.
António Martins, 07 Feb 2000
The flag reported as adopted by Komi permiak in 1991
was blue green white (1:2:1).
Jaume Ollé, 06 Feb 2000
Nationalist people used the
white green blue flag with emblem in upper hoist, colors
based in the ones adopyted by their relatives
Komi Zirian. But one think is
people Komi Permiak and other is Komi Permiak AD.
Jaume Ollé, 06 Feb 2000
Emblem (coat of arms) of Komi-Permyak a.o. were adopted 12 Febr. 1996.
The shield divided horizontally on three parts: red, white and blue. The
white national emblem perna placed on red stripe; a red bear is on
the white stripe.
Victor Lomantsov, 28 Mar 2001
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