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It's also transliterated as Arkangel.

Arkhangelsk is a city and the administrative center of Arkhangelsk Oblast, Russia. [...] The [coat of arms] of the city display the Archangel Michael in the act of defeating the Devil. Legend states that this victory took place near where the city stands, hence its name, and that Michael still stands watch over the city to prevent the Devil's return.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arkhangelsk

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[-] ClathrateG@hexbear.net 5 points 9 hours ago* (last edited 9 hours ago)

My faves already been posted, but I've always found the flag of Baltimore visual striking(which duh there's a reason construction equipment uses yellow and black Chevrons) since I saw it in the Wire

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