The variant of the coat of arms of Chelyabinsk, approved by the city authorities on September 13, 1994, became a stylized version of the historical coat of arms. A part of the fortress wall was depicted on the silver shield, a symbol of purity of thought, protection and prudence, confirming that Chelyabinsk was founded as a Russian fortress. At the fortress wall there was a loaded camel facing to the right, as a sign that the city is rich in goods and its development depends on success in trade. This, in turn, was indicated by a green field - a symbol of hope and abundance. The shield of the coat of arms is a rectangle that had rounded lower corners with a pointed end in the center. The shield was crowned with a golden tower city crown with five prongs, confirming the status of the city as the administrative center of the region. Behind the shield there were two crossed heraldic golden hammers - symbols of highly developed industry, connected by the Alexander ribbon of the Order.