Severo-Kurilsky Rayon

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SEVERO-KURILSKY RAYON (Северо-Курильский)

Federal subject : Sakhalin Oblast

Official blazon

В лазоревом поле над серебряными бегущими вправо волнами - скала того же металла, на ней золотой обращённый вправо калан настороже, сопровождённый во главе тремя опрокинутыми и обращёнными внешней стороной раковинами того же металла.

Origin/meaning

The arms were granted on August 5, 2004.

The sea otter refers to the natural reserve in the district which is rich in sea otters. The shells are a symbol for the islands of the district as well as for scallop fishing.