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Heraldry website
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From the site of Ukrainian
Heraldry:
"It was confirmed in March, 18th, 1997 by the decision of IV
city council session of III convocation. The square panel divided
on a diagonal from bottom staff corner in fir tree on the top
green field, in which is white flower of an edelweiss, and the
bottom yellow field."
Dov Gutterman, 15 February 2006
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image from Ukrainian
Heraldry website
From the site of Ukrainian
Heraldry:
"It was confirmed in March, 18th, 1997 by the decision of IV
city council session of III convocation. Vert; argent edelweiss,
above it is broken (in three ledges, middle above two others)
argent chief, below it is or base in fir tree. The shield
enframed by or cartouche and crowned by argent urban crown with
three prongs. The author is A.Grechylo.
The fir-tree section specifies Carpathian woods, vert field means
development of resorts. Broken section means Carpathians, and an
middle ledge - the mountain Goverla that located on the territory
of village council. A flower of an edelweiss is a sign of rare
local flora.
A.Grechylo, "Coats-of-arms and Flags of Towns and Villages
in Ukraine", Pt.1."
Dov Gutterman, 15 February 2006
From the site of Ukrainian
Heraldry:
"It is located at height of 850 meters above sea level,
along the Prut river, most high-mountainous river of Carpathians.
The name occurs from Michael Vorohta's surname, talented weaver,
the glory about which has quickly missed on the district. Michael
Vorohty's weaver talent has served as the reason of glory of new
settlement and has given it the name. Vorohta. Village has
received this name finally in 1598. In the summer of 1884 to
village has been laid the railway. Since then Votokhta is known
as a resort."
Dov Gutterman, 15 February 2006