Each nation, each organization and each youth movement has its symbols, where lies the main idea and values of its existance. Symbolics of the scout movement emerged in the beginning of scouting and is recognized by scouts of all over the world. Of course, each NSO has its own symbols, where its historical and cultural features were taken into account. But all these symbols always have common elements associated with scouting. Main scout symbols are considered to be Scout Award, Slogan, Greeting, and the handshake with the left hand. Ideological symbols of scouting are Scout’s Duty and Scout Law. Patron of scouting is St. George the Winner.

As long as scout movement has been existing, this award was worn near the heart by more then 250 million of scouts worldwide. It is known everywhere and is considered to be the main scout symbol. B.-P. explained that scouts took Lily from the Polar star. In ancient times lily meant the arrow of compass, which points at Polar star. For the scout movement lily symbolizes the path to friendship and brotherhood, like a compass points the right path in life. Three lily petals represent three parts of Scout Promise. Two stars on petals of lily symbolize Truth and Life in Nature, and ten corners of the stars – ten commandments of the Scout Law. The element of world scout emblem is also a cord. Located around the lily, it is tied in square knot, which symbolizes the brotherhood and unity of World Scout Movement. Colors of scouts are white and purple emerald. In heraldry white color indicates purity, while purple and emerald - leadership and useless help to others. Therefore, these colors of scout emblem are deeply symbolic.

"Scout slogan says that you always have to be ready physically and mentally to fulfill your duty to any difficulties and, if necessary, to help others” – this way Robert Baden-Powell explained the Slogan. The idea of Founder of Scouting was that each scout must prepare himself to serve his country and actively participate in creating a happy life for people. He wanted every scout to have all the necessary knowledge and skills to realize his destiny, be prepared to meet any difficulties on  his path. 

Scouts around the world use a special scout greeting. Right hand should be raised up. It has opened  palm. Raised together forefinger, middle and ring fingers symbolize three parts of Scout Promise. The thumb, covering the little finger, symbolizes the care of older over younger. In sign language this means life wisdom. For the first time in life every scout uses Scout Greeting when makes Scout Promise. Scouts also use it for official ceremonies to the national flag, the flags of their scout troops and also for greeting when they meet other scouts. 

From its very beginning scouting had a tradition of greetings between scouts – and it was a handshake with the left hands. It is said  that B.-P. borrowed this tradition from one African tribe, where it considered to be a sign of special trust and friendly attitude to someone you welcome. The fact is that the warrior of a tribe who gave his left hand at the meeting, had to leave his shield and take it in the right hand with the arms, thus leaving themself without protection. Also, it is believed that the shake of left hand symbolizes a special sincere greeting, a sign of loyalty and friendship, because the left hand is closer to the heart.  

On my honour I promise that
I will do my duty to God and the King
I will do my best to help others, whatever it costs me
I know the Scout Law, and will obey it.   

A Scout’s honour is to be trusted.

A Scout is loyal.

A Scout’s duty is to be use and to help others.

A Scout is friend to all and brother to every other scouts, no matter to what social class the other belongs.

A Scout is courteous.

A Scout is a friend to animals.

A Scout obeys orders. 

A Scout smiles and whistles.

A Scout is thrifty.

A Scout is clean in thought, word and deed.   

The Promise and The Law are obligatory to all members of the Scout Fellowship. Copies of them are slightly different in scout organizations of different countries. This is because of peculiar cultural and civilization features of each country. The fact of making the Promise tunes on the responsible attitude to the Scout Big Game. 

On May, 6, scouts all over the world celebrate St. George's Day. Since ancient times, George was the patron of chivalry and a symbol of strength of character and indestructibility of beliefs. His was revered as a courageous defender of truth and good. St. George is the one of All Saints who was the rider. That is why he was chosen the patron of the Scout Movement. St. George is a prototype of chivalry, and the scout is a modern knight, as he tries to live according to the knight laws, uphold peace, truth and goodness.