This is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Russia and is a national holiday, so people are off work too and free to attend the parades, which many of all ages do. It's a time when war veterans are especially remembered and there are social programmes around 9th May in which gifts and extra help is given to those participated. The country becomes awash with the orange and black-striped ribbon of St. George and with large banners celebrating the victory, as well as a string of war films on TV. Events take place across the country ranging from concerts, firework displays and the show of military might in Red Square, Moscow.
A Brit's view of Russia from working there, marrying a Russian and trips over.
Saturday, 9 May 2015
Victory Day/ Den Pobedi 9th May
The 9th May is when Russia celebrates VE Day. For them, though, this is the end of what is seen as the "Great Patriotic War" (1941-1945) rather than WW2 and earlier or later military action (Baltics, Japan) is viewed as something separate.
This is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Russia and is a national holiday, so people are off work too and free to attend the parades, which many of all ages do. It's a time when war veterans are especially remembered and there are social programmes around 9th May in which gifts and extra help is given to those participated. The country becomes awash with the orange and black-striped ribbon of St. George and with large banners celebrating the victory, as well as a string of war films on TV. Events take place across the country ranging from concerts, firework displays and the show of military might in Red Square, Moscow.
This is one of the biggest celebrations of the year in Russia and is a national holiday, so people are off work too and free to attend the parades, which many of all ages do. It's a time when war veterans are especially remembered and there are social programmes around 9th May in which gifts and extra help is given to those participated. The country becomes awash with the orange and black-striped ribbon of St. George and with large banners celebrating the victory, as well as a string of war films on TV. Events take place across the country ranging from concerts, firework displays and the show of military might in Red Square, Moscow.
Friday, 24 April 2015
Another chance to see...
Thursday, 16 April 2015
Two sides to every coin.
Russia Today reports that an organisation called For Security is calling for special cyber police to crack down on internet trolls.
As a part of this, the suggestion is to fine anyone who creates a social network page using a false name (about £7 - £30) and is a way to stop cyberbullying.
This is all very commendable, but
As a part of this, the suggestion is to fine anyone who creates a social network page using a false name (about £7 - £30) and is a way to stop cyberbullying.
VKontakte - Russia's equivalent of Facebook |
Monday, 13 April 2015
Thinking of emigrating?
Russia Today summarises findings of a survey by the Levada Centre which says that the percentage of Russians wanting to emigrate is at a historic low.
The poll says that a surprisingly low 9% of Russians "are having thoughts of emigrating" while 81% "have never thought of uprooting to another country".
However, a survey from the same pollsters two years ago
The poll says that a surprisingly low 9% of Russians "are having thoughts of emigrating" while 81% "have never thought of uprooting to another country".
However, a survey from the same pollsters two years ago
Monday, 6 April 2015
Dances with Wolves
The
day started a lot like any other… well, maybe not. It was Tuesday – the only
day I had morning lessons so the only day I got up early. 8.30am and it’s for 45
minutes. Bugger! Following the normal Tuesday pattern, with the lesson
finished, I was off to the internet café.
Let me take you back
further. I took a Lincoln
City hat with me. It was
a black ski-hat with the team name in red italics. I'd lost it about
three months ago – I even knew when… the night we all went to Igor’s workplace
to see how he makes neon signs. After that, never seen again until…
Sunday, 29 March 2015
Recipe: Solyanka (soup)/ солянка
One of the culinary delights in Russia is the range of soups and this one is one of my favourites. It's meaty and rich... and delicious.
Here's a recipe (in near industrial quantities)...
Monday, 16 March 2015
Love is...
a Turkish brand of bubble gum that was hugely popular in the former USSR countries in the 1990s and is still available in Russia today.
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