It was confirmed in February, 21st, 2002 by the decision of oblast' council session.
It is square panel with equal vertical - yellow, blue and white. In the centre is arms of oblast' with external elements. Gonfalon has yellow edging from three sides. The authors are P.V.Bondarenko, M.V.Murmanov. The artists are H.S.Fayer, L.L.Mostova. Image on site V.Napytkin.