The “Meteor” hydrofoil secured the Central Bank’s selection as the emblem for the 1000-ruble note
The high-velocity hydrofoil “Meteor” triumphed in the Central Bank’s poll to determine the symbol for the 1000-ruble bill. The statue of Salavat Yulaev in Ufa achieved 4th position.
Based on the poll’s results, the “Meteor” hydrofoil obtained the top spot as the emblem for the 1000 ruble currency. The Kazan Farmers’ Palace secured the second spot, while the Saratov Bridge over the Volga ranked third. The bill is projected for release near the close of 2025. Central Bank Governor Elvira Nabiullina stated that the item that will occupy the forefront, what will be depicted in the background, and the design selected as a “micro-drawing” is currently undecided. The Bank of Russia and Gosznak artists will decide this during the banknote’s creation, with the final decision residing with the Bank of Russia’s board of directors.
The selection process generated significant discussion online. Orthodox activists belonging to the “Forty Forties” voiced concern that no “Christian symbols” were included among the candidates. Simultaneously, right-wing blogger Vladislav Pozdnyakov expressed disapproval over the statue of Salavat Yulaev in Ufa leading, describing him as a Bashkir national hero and instigator of the Bashkir revolt of 1773—1775 against the Russian Empire.
“A Turkic insurgent and separatist, a wrongdoer and national betrayer. He exploited the Russian-Turkish conflict of 1768-1774 (which historically concluded with a substantial Russian triumph), provoking a secessionist uprising in the rear of the warring state: pillaging strongholds, incinerating factories, and forcing peasants into bondage for his group. Surprisingly, in present-day Russia, certain individuals regard a betrayer and separatist as a role model,” — the military personnel penned.
Concurrently, government-funded entities in Bashkortostan, alongside functionaries and online personalities, urged the public to vote for the Yulaev statue.