As Russia’s battlefield casualties soar in Ukraine, many Russians sense the nation again is watching a regime lose its grip, harking hark back to the dark days of World War
Russian propaganda continues to promote the patriotic mobilization of its population, sometimes resorting to quite surrealistic methods. Thus, a singer who uses the pseudonym “Shaman” produced a music video eloquently titled “We.” In the video a group of children dressed in black uniforms march in formation, and the singer himself looks like a member of the Hitler Youth (YouTube, April …
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Earlier this month, Russian President Vladimir Putin issued an order making the entire period from May 1 through May 10 a paid nonworking holiday. The extended vacation will encompass the May 3 Labor Day holiday and Victory Day, which is marked on May 10 this year.
The April 23 decree was justified as a measure aimed at containing the spread of COVID-19 and improving the health of Russian citizens. It adds four additional days off to Russia’s calendar of holidays for this year only.
Many Russians took to social media to express an array of pointed views on the seemingly uncontroversial topic.