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Now part of [[Pitalova]] (Russia) | Now part of [[Pitalova]] (Russia) | ||
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In 1938 the city was renamed back to Abrene and got arms. The horse shoes depict the horse markets in the region, more specifically the one of Abrene. The horses of the ancient Latvian region of Latgale were famous in Latvia. In that country horse shoes also bring good luck. | In 1938 the city was renamed back to Abrene and got arms. The horse shoes depict the horse markets in the region, more specifically the one of Abrene. The horses of the ancient Latvian region of Latgale were famous in Latvia. In that country horse shoes also bring good luck. | ||
During the Soviet occupation Abrene was transferred from Latvia to Russia and renamed to Pitalova. | During the Soviet occupation Abrene was transferred from Latvia to Russia and renamed to Pitalova.'''[[Literature]]''': | ||
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{{media}} scan from a poster (Latvijas Pilsetu Gerboni); Purens : Latvijas gerbonu gramata (translated by Virginijus Misiunas, Vilnius) | {{media}} scan from a poster (Latvijas Pilsetu Gerboni); Purens : Latvijas gerbonu gramata (translated by Virginijus Misiunas, Vilnius) | ||
[[Category:Latvian municipalities]] | [[Category:Latvian municipalities]] | ||