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The Russian Double Headed Eagle, also
known as the Coat of Arms of Imperial Russia and the Romanov family crest, was
adopted in the 15th century, when Russia became the "Third Rome." The
two heads represent the dual sovereignty of the Tsar, both secular and
religious. The image of St. George slaying the dragon, an ancient symbol
of Russia, was combined with the double headed eagle of the Byzantine
Empire to create the arms.
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