The state flag of Tatarstan, a republic of Russia, was introduced in 1991.

The Supreme Council of the Tatar Soviet Socialist Republic adopted the flag on 29 November 1991 in its present form.

[2] The Tatar Encyclopedia states: "The flag is a state symbol that expresses the sovereignty of the Republic of Tatarstan, the identity and traditions of the people of Tatarstan.

The national flag of the Republic of Tatarstan consists of a rectangular panel with horizontal stripes of green, white and red.

"[3] According to official explanation; Tatar nationalists such as the All-Tatar Public Center use a different flag, divided diagonally by red and green and containing a white star and crescent in the center.