Traditionally , the latter have alternatively been interpreted as representing the conquered kingdoms of Kazan , Astrakhan and Siberia , as stated in the first edict concerning the state seal , on 14 December 1667 , or as standing for the unity of Great Russia ( Russia ) , Little Russia ( the Ukraine ) and White Russia ( Belarus ) .
They have been seen as the conquered kingdoms of Kazan , Astrakhan and Siberia , or as the coming together of ` All the Russias ' - Grand Russia ( Russia ) , Little Russia ( today 's Ukraine ) and White Russia ( Belarus ) .