FC Rubin Kazan is a professional football club based in Kazan, Tatarstan, Russia, competing in the Russian Premier League (2022-23), the top tier of Russian football. This unofficial FC Rubin Kazan flag (Russian: неофициальный флаг ФК Рубин Казань) features the team's official logo on a ruby red background derived from the club's traditional colors and visual identity.
| Flag Proportion: | 3:5 (standard flag ratio) |
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| Flag Format: | Animated GIF (25-frame loop) |
| Flag Usage: | Fan-made / unofficial digital flag |
The white-bordered ruby red shield in the logo features a stylized depiction of the crowned dragon Zilant, the historic symbol of Kazan. In Tatar and Russian folklore, Zilant is a legendary dragon-like creature associated with the founding, protection, and heritage of the city. Above the shield appears the club's name in Cyrillic, "Рубин Казань" (Rubin Kazan), while the founding year "1958" is displayed below. The shield itself symbolizes strength, protection, and the club's competitive spirit on the football field. The dominant ruby red color directly references the club's name, Rubin ("Ruby"), while also conveying passion and determination. By combining local mythology with traditional football imagery, the emblem reflects FC Rubin Kazan's strong connection to Kazan and its enduring identity in Russian football.
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| Team name: | FC Rubin Kazan |
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| Team nicknames: | Rubinovye, Krasno-Zelyonye (The Red-Greens) |
| Team abbreviation: | RUB or RKA |
| Founded: | 1958 |
| Location: | Kazan, Russia |
| Ground: | Ak Bars Arena |
| Capacity: | 45,379 |
| League: | Russian Premier League |
| Team Colors: | Red and Green |
| Championships: | 2 |
| Second places: | - |
| Seasons in top division: | 20 |
| Mascot: | - |
