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by Ivan Sache, 11 March 2004
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"It is square panel with the emblem colors and
figures."
Source: Ukrainian
Heraldry website
Dov Gutterman, 7 March 2004
The flag is square, horizontally divided green-red (3:7). The
green stripe is charged with a yellow acorn surrounded by three
oak leaves, two horizontal leaves flanking the acorn and the
third being placed vertically above it. The red field is charged
with a music intrument with strings, which seems to be the
Ukrainian national instrument, the bandura.
Ivan Sache, 11 March 2004
According to the site, the instrument is "Kobza".
Dov Gutterman, 11 March 2004
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from Ukrainian Heraldry website
"Gules; or kobza. In the vert head is or oak branch which
has three leaf and acorns. The arms is edged by decorative
cartouche and decorated by a rural crown.
Both fields are connected to stay in village of G.S. Skovoroda.
The oak branch symbolizes the oaks planted by him, one of which
has received now memorial registration. Kobza reminds that he
liked to play on it."
Source: Ukrainian
Heraldry website
Dov Gutterman, 7 March 2004
"It was found in the end of XVII century. By the one
version, the name occurs from a surname of cossack Monachyn. By
another, this district was marshy. In bogs twisted jacks
sandpipers which have folk name "bulls" by their loud
voice. People spoke: "Guest (mana) makes any bad
business". Village name has appeared by word
"mana"."
Source: Ukrainian
Heraldry website
Dov Gutterman, 7 March 2004