Rostov-on-Don received his coat of arms in 1811, which is now the symbol of the city.

In the blue part of the shield shows the tower, which means the barrier set by the raids of hostile nations. The color blue symbolizes water, the city fortress was built on the banks of the Don River, flying over the fortress flag of St. Andrew - Military Naval flag of Russia. The red of the shield - the land, watered with the blood and armor of a warrior.