Russian Federation (And other forms of Russia)

[Lytenburgh]

All about that U.S.S.R.

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And how does it describe "all" about the USSR? Or is it "all" that you know?

[Roski]

Meanwhile, St.Pete's member of the City Duma Milonov (members of LGBT should know him) strikes back in his eternal crusade for moral purity:

Milonov suspected Nenets shaman Kolya of being a Satanist

St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly deputy Vitaly Milon condemned the actions of the Nenets shaman's ritual aimed at expelling evil spirits from the Mariinsky Palace, according to "BaltInfo." Deputy stressed that "satanic acts" were committed during pivotal time of the Orthodox Lent.

According to "Interfax" Milon said that the actions of the shaman can cause "serious blow to the reputation of the St. Petersburg parliamentarism," and urged his colleagues to stop communicating with the witches and heretics. Deputy also announced that he intends to appeal to the federal leadership of the Communist Party with the request to assess the actions of the deputy from the Communist Party Igor Korovin, who invited a shaman to the building of the Legislative Assembly and "staged a disgraceful for the northern capital pagan performance."

According to the online edition of "Gazeta SPb" on Monday, March 3, the "shaman Kolya" accompanied by Korovin entred on the premises of the St. Petersburg parliament and supposedly "cleaned" it from the evil energy.

Witch Doctor from Naryan-Mar (the administrative center of the Nenets Autonomous Okrug) - the hereditary shaman Nikolay Tal arrived in St. Petersburg to collect all the negative energy and then take it to the island Vaigach, which is on the border of the Barents and Kara Seas. According to the shamanic beliefs if taken there the evil will never comes back.

Yes, that's right. Russian communists asked a Siberian shaman to perform an act of excorcism in governmental building of St. Pete. And Milonov (of all people) is worried about the reputation of local deputies. If you are having a cognitive dissonance (as I'm having right now) - you are not alone.

I haven't a clue who that is, but he's not the brightest shoe in the light box

[Lytenburgh]

I haven't a clue who that is, but he's not the brightest shoe in the light box

All those anti-LGBT bills in Russia for which you blame Putin? They were kickstarted by Milonov.

[Roski]

I haven't a clue who that is, but he's not the brightest shoe in the light box

All those anti-LGBT bills in Russia for which ou blame Putin? They were kickstarted by Milonov.

Oh

instant hate of this person now activated.

[Lytenburgh]

Oh

instant hate of this person now activated.

What, you didn't even saw Stephen's Fry... "conversation" with Milonov several years ago?

[United Marxist Nations]

All about that U.S.S.R.

(Image)

Picture not even from USSR, lol.

[Roski]

Oh

instant hate of this person now activated.

What, you didn't even saw Stephen's Fry... "conversation" with Milonov several years ago?

No

I didn't know who Stephen Fry was until like a couple weeks ago... if I'm even thinking of the same person

[United Marxist Nations]

Also, was the exorcism supposed to be symbolic? Because otherwise, that is kinda batshit of the guy who called the shaman out there. Granted, the other guy is a bit batshit too.

[Lytenburgh]

Also, was the exorcism supposed to be symbolic? Because otherwise, that is kinda batshit of the guy who called the shaman out there. Granted, the other guy is a bit batshit too.

What you mean - "symbolic"? It was for real! Probably, on the city's budget money as well, to pay for shaman Kolya's travel from Nenets Okrug to St.Pete. Othervise, why would you invite a real shaman if not for the real rite?

It is the fact that a KPRF party member organised that which... puzzles me.

[United Marxist Nations]

Also, was the exorcism supposed to be symbolic? Because otherwise, that is kinda batshit of the guy who called the shaman out there. Granted, the other guy is a bit batshit too.

What you mean - "symbolic"? It was for real! Probably, on the city's budget money as well, to pay for shaman Kolya's travel from Nenets Okrug to St.Pete. Othervise, why would you invite a real shaman if not for the real rite?

It is the fact that a KPRF party member organised that which... puzzles me.

Yeah, I mean, the KPRF doesn't exactly strike me as a bunch of pagans. By symbolic, I mean something like the exorcism metaphorically be for the city's politicians.

[Busen]

Also, was the exorcism supposed to be symbolic? Because otherwise, that is kinda batshit of the guy who called the shaman out there. Granted, the other guy is a bit batshit too.

What you mean - "symbolic"? It was for real! Probably, on the city's budget money as well, to pay for shaman Kolya's travel from Nenets Okrug to St.Pete. Othervise, why would you invite a real shaman if not for the real rite?

It is the fact that a KPRF party member organised that which... puzzles me.

Why is a shaman taken seriously in the firt place?

I get if they asket a christian priest but the a shaman is a pagan.

Anyway with this shaman blessing Russia prooves how backward it is in fact.

[Lytenburgh]

Yeah, I mean, the KPRF doesn't exactly strike me as a bunch of pagans. By symbolic, I mean something like the exorcism metaphorically be for the city's politicians.

I honestly don't know. Since (AFAIK) there is no special ritual for banishing corruption and greed, they, probably, agreed on the second best - the exorcism "of evil spirits".

[Roski]

Yeah, I mean, the KPRF doesn't exactly strike me as a bunch of pagans. By symbolic, I mean something like the exorcism metaphorically be for the city's politicians.

I honestly don't know. Since (AFAIK) there is no special ritual for banishing corruprion and greed, they, probably, agreed on the second best - "of evil spirits".

there is but its not quite legal and it typically is quite violent.

[Lytenburgh]

there is but its not quite legal and it typically is quite violent.

And what you mean by that?

[United Marxist Nations]

there is but its not quite legal and it typically is quite violent.

And what you mean by that?

That this is the exorcist you're looking for.

[Lytenburgh]

And what you mean by that?

That this is the exorcist you're looking for.

Oh. And I thought Roski would suggest "Chinese exorcism" of thiefs and corruptioners - which is legal. In China.

[United Marxist Nations]

Also, Lytt, regarding your rmb post: what the hell is "Buddha of the USSR"?

[Roski]

there is but its not quite legal and it typically is quite violent.

And what you mean by that?

[Geilinor]

Putin is taking a long nap.

[Roski]

Putin is taking a long nap.

Its been 8 days

Maybe the motherfucker is being a good president and trying to figure out how to unfuck his country?

[West Aurelia]

Russia signs treaty with South Ossetia.

[Malgrave]

Russia signs treaty with South Ossetia.

You have to wonder when South Ossetia will be fully annexed into the Russian Federation.

[Lytenburgh]

A doctor from Novokuznetsk offered to congratulate Angela Merkel on Victory Day

The campaign has spread far beyond Russia and is gaining popularity

Chief physician of Novokuznetsk rehabilitation center "REAMED" Vadim Raskin decided to make a political flash mob. Manual therapist announced on his social page on the Internet about the start of the campaign: "Congratulate Angela Merkel on the Victory Day" This idea came to him in connection with the refusal of the German chancellor to visit the Victory Parade in Moscow.

On Sunday, he posted on the Internet this appeal: "Take part in the flashmob "Congratulate Angela Merkel on the Victory Day, since she does not want to come" - buy a postcard at the post office (or just print one out if you can and have a color printer), write your congratulations from vatniks and vatnits, refer to the address "Deutschland, Willy-Brandt-Straße 1, 10557 Berlin Bundeskanzleramt, Fr. Angela"

Postcards like this one.

[Busen]

A doctor from Novokuznetsk offered to congratulate Angela Merkel on Victory Day

The campaign has spread far beyond Russia and is gaining popularity

Chief physician of Novokuznetsk rehabilitation center "REAMED" Vadim Raskin decided to make a political flash mob. Manual therapist announced on his social page on the Internet about the start of the campaign: "Congratulate Angela Merkel on the Victory Day" This idea came to him in connection with the refusal of the German chancellor to visit the Victory Parade in Moscow.

On Sunday, he posted on the Internet this appeal: "Take part in the flashmob "Congratulate Angela Merkel on the Victory Day, since she does not want to come" - buy a postcard at the post office (or just print one out if you can and have a color printer), write your congratulations from vatniks and vatnits, refer to the address "Deutschland, Willy-Brandt-Straße 1, 10557 Berlin Bundeskanzleramt, Fr. Angela"

Postcards like this one.

You know, it is not couragous of trying to provoke Germany with its Nazi past since they have this self-guilt. I would suggest to the doctor to try that to Ukraine or Latvia which had its traditionall Legions day (this year it was especially remarkable).

[Seraven]

A doctor from Novokuznetsk offered to congratulate Angela Merkel on Victory Day

The campaign has spread far beyond Russia and is gaining popularity

Chief physician of Novokuznetsk rehabilitation center "REAMED" Vadim Raskin decided to make a political flash mob. Manual therapist announced on his social page on the Internet about the start of the campaign: "Congratulate Angela Merkel on the Victory Day" This idea came to him in connection with the refusal of the German chancellor to visit the Victory Parade in Moscow.

On Sunday, he posted on the Internet this appeal: "Take part in the flashmob "Congratulate Angela Merkel on the Victory Day, since she does not want to come" - buy a postcard at the post office (or just print one out if you can and have a color printer), write your congratulations from vatniks and vatnits, refer to the address "Deutschland, Willy-Brandt-Straße 1, 10557 Berlin Bundeskanzleramt, Fr. Angela"

Postcards like this one.

Good postcard.