Criticisms of The Power Structure in Russia
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That's nice but you can see the same kind of thing in Germany, the UK, etc. I don't see anything overtly Christian on that train. Where's Jesus, where's the mother of God, where are the angels, where are the saints, where's the cross, where are the Bible quotes?
These kinds of decorations pop up all the time here along with the Christmas songs written by Jews and the holiday sales at the outlet malls. Now I'm not against having a few snowmen and red bells here and there. But I'd really like to see more authentic Christianity on display and not this watered down version.
This is more likely related to New Year celebrations which, after the adoption of the Gregorian calendar, were emphasised under the communists with the intention of disrupting the nativity fast. It has Дед Мороз, which is their version of Santa (St Nicholas of Myra is one of the most revered saints in Russia so the communists wanted a version of Father Christmas totally removed from Christian tradition) and similar decorations etc. Although last year in Saint Petersburg I did see large Nativity scenes in the street.
Christmas in Russia is January 7th, and is very much separate from the Christmas trees, tinsel and fairy lights of new year and very much a Christian holiday, though it is also doubtless celebrated as a cultural thing by non-believers. One of the advantages of the Russian Orthodox Church keeping the old calendar is that the Bolsheviks were less successful in turning Christmas into a secular festival of gluttony.
This metro station isn’t the best example to pick to illustrate this, but there is absolutely 100% a revival of Orthodoxy in Russia which has been ongoing since the fall of the Soviet Union and has been prophesied by numerous saints.
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My friends sad news from russia, in Russia 2024 is year of family but now we have new statistics.
In first half 2024 there is 360 000 marriage and 318 000 divorce, so 7 out of 10 marriage break up. Russia is now in top three countries in world with highest divorce.
Russia authorities is concerned, so they make new three month cooling down period to make divorce. Also divorce fee now higher but it don't work.
My friends we need total spiritual rejuvenation, the youths have wrong mentality.
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In first half 2024 there is 360 000 marriage and 318 000 divorce, so 7 out of 10 marriage break up. Russia is now in top three countries in world with highest divorce.
Russia authorities is concerned, so they make new three month cooling down period to make divorce. Also divorce fee now higher but it don't work.
My friends we need total spiritual rejuvenation, the youths have wrong mentality.
Ожидание и реальность: Год cемьи побил рекорд по разводам
В Госдуме решают, как запретить людям разводиться, чтобы в стране было больше семей.
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In this, we agree.