Pogoń Ruska is a Polish coat of arms with Ruthenian roots. It was used by several princely families of the stock from the Rurik dynasty in the times of the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth. History The Russian Pogonia is the coat of arms of the Kyivan princes. Yaroslav the Wise had a Christian name, Yurii (George), in honor of St. George the Serpent-Slayer. The Russian Pogona depicts St. George killing a serpent. This coat of arms was worn by Russian (Ukrainian) princes, as well as cities such as Kyiv, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Volodymyr, Zbarazh, and Nizhyn. The Lithuanian Pogonia is derived from the Russian Pogonia and appeared as a coat of arms later. Blazon It displays Saint George defeating the Dragon. Notable bearers Notable bearers of this coat of arms include: Czetwertyński family Seweryn Franciszek Światopełk-Czetwertyński Antoni Stanisław Czetwertyński-Światopełk Former coat of arms of the Ostrogski family See also Coat of arms of Georgia (country) Coat of arms of Russia Pogoń Litewska Polish nobility Ruthenian nobility References Polish coats of arms Saint George and the Dragon