Why isn't this the Russian flag? Aren't these supposed to be their national colors? I know nothing about Russian history
Because it's a republic and not an empire anymore.
>>1493839
Tsar Peter went to the Netherlands and was turned into such a Dutchboo that he adopted the colors of the Dutch flag for his cuntry.
colours of their royal family and it's a republic now
>>1493855
I get that but why not use a flag that fits your country better? Maybe I'm just speculating but these colors seem more 'russian'
>>1493871
You are just speculating. White-blue-red colors have been used for a way longer period than this flag.
>>1493839
OSEAN DOGS
>>1493839
it was for about 40-50 years, but the red/white/blue tricolor was more popular.
also the pan-Slavic banner is something Russians can identify with a bit more than a dead family.
>>1494005
>also the pan-Slavic banner is something Russians can identify with a bit more than a dead family.
>>1493839
read a fucking book you illiterate dumbfuck
>>1493855
Victoria2 tier answer
>>1494459
>he doesn't play the outstanding Caleb's Political Titles mod