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Slovak Revival Movement

Slovenské Hnutie Obrody

image by Tomislav Todorović, 13 November 2020

Slovak Revival Movement

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Slovak Revival Movement

The red flag with large white double cross is the flag of Slovak Revival Movement (Slovenské Hnutie Obrody), a far-right political movement in Slovakia which was founded in 2004 [1]. The symbolism, as explained by Robert Švec, the movement president, is as follows [2]:

"What does our symbolism express? Flag of the Slovak Revival Movement: The red color symbolizes the blood of our ancestors who fought for our national and state freedom. The white color symbolizes the purity of our thoughts, strong social feelings and hope. And the double cross, the double cross is a symbol of Slovaks and Slavs. He has been associated with our nation and community for over 1,000 years."

At the movement website, the page dedicated to the movement symbols - no longer online - similarly discussed the cross [3]:

"Our symbolism is based on the history of Slovaks and Slavs. The white double cross is a symbol not only of Slovaks, but also of the entire Slavic community. It symbolizes the deep spiritual and cultural roots of the Slavs, which are built on faith. The white double cross is also a sign that appeals to all Slavs, regardless of religion or nationality. It is a symbol that expresses Slavic belonging."

The flag ratio is 2:3 or very close. The cross is set off-center, the points of its bottom right-hand arm usually reaching the vertical midline, but it may be set closer to the hoist as well. The size and shape of the cross may vary somewhat, as well as the shade of red color. [4 - 11]Sources:
[1] Slovak Solidarity at Wikipedia (in English): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovak_Brotherhood
[2] Slovak Solidarity at Wikipedia (in Slovak): https://sk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovensk
[3] People's Party Our Slovakia at Wikipedia (in English): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kotleba

Sources:
[1] Slovak Revival Movement at Wikipedia (in Slovak): https://sk.wikipedia.org/wiki/Slovensk%C3%A9_Hnutie_Obrody
[2] Slovakia in Heart website at Facebook - Photo of Slovak Revival Movement flags with the explanatory comment by Robert Švec: https://www.facebook.com/Slovensko.v.srdci/photos/a.870896606291830/2712994002082072/?type=3
[3] Slovak Revival Movement website at the Internet Archive - Symbolism (saved on 2007-12-11):
http://www.sho.sk/symbolika.html
[4] Slovak Revival Movement at Facebook - Photo posted on 2011-07-24: https://www.facebook.com/slovenskehnutieobrody/photos/a.10150248688186837/10150248690236837/?type=3
[5] Slovak Revival Movement at Facebook - Photo posted on 2011-07-24:
https://www.facebook.com/slovenskehnutieobrody/photos/a.10150248688186837/10150248689916837/?type=3
[6] Slovak Revival Movement at Facebook - Photo posted on 2012-08-19:
https://www.facebook.com/slovenskehnutieobrody/photos/a.10150993165746837/10150993166011837/?type=3
[7] Slovak Revival Movement at Facebook - Photo posted on 2012-10-22:
https://www.facebook.com/slovenskehnutieobrody/photos/a.10151078607131837/10151078607301837/?type=3
[8] DENNÍK POLITIKA website: https://dennikpolitika.sk/archiv/4458 [9] Slovak Revival Movement at Facebook - Photo posted on 2016-08-21: https://www.facebook.com/slovenskehnutieobrody/photos/a.10153708533411837/10153708535791837/?type=3
[10] Slovakia in Heart website at Facebook - Photo posted on 2018-07-22:
https://www.facebook.com/Slovensko.v.srdci/photos/a.870896606291830/1679712698743546/?type=3
[11] Slovakia in Heart website at Facebook - Photo posted on 2019-08-21:
https://www.facebook.com/Slovensko.v.srdci/photos/a.870896606291830/2251281534919990/?type=3

Tomislav Todorovic, 11 September 2016