Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Newest Russian Holiday, Unity Day
A controversial new Russian holiday was created only a few years ago in 2005. National Unity Day, also called People’s Unity Day, is celebrated on November 4th. There are several historical events surrounding this date, but some Russian citizens wonder about its true meaning and necessity, and choose to protest rather than celebrate.
It was in November of 1612 that Russian heroes Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky led Russian troops to victory by evicting Polish invaders from Moscow and ending the Time of Troubles. During this period of Russian history, there was no tsar or patriarch to guide the people. The remarkable way that all classes of Russian society worked together and fought the invasion was the basis for the name of the holiday.
There is also another significance to the date of November 4th in Russian history. It was this day in the year 1721 that the St. Petersburg Senate voted to grant Peter the Great the status of “Father of the Nation and the Emperor”, effectively creating the Russian Empire.
This new holiday replaced a November 7th holiday known during the communist era as the Day of the Great October Socialist Revolution, which honored the 1917 Bolshevik revolution and which was renamed Accord and Reconciliation Day after the fall of the Soviet Union. Many communists boycott the new November 4th holiday and still demonstrate and protest on November 7th.
Since Unity Day is only a few years young, not many Russians fully celebrate it. A movie titled 1612 was made in 2007 to raise awareness about the new holiday and explain the history behind it. The film is based on the historical events but does feature fantasy elements such as unicorns. Despite the promotional efforts, the average Russian citizen still does not understand why this new holiday was created, although I’m sure they enjoy the day off from work.
It was in November of 1612 that Russian heroes Kuzma Minin and Dmitry Pozharsky led Russian troops to victory by evicting Polish invaders from Moscow and ending the Time of Troubles. During this period of Russian history, there was no tsar or patriarch to guide the people. The remarkable way that all classes of Russian society worked together and fought the invasion was the basis for the name of the holiday.
There is also another significance to the date of November 4th in Russian history. It was this day in the year 1721 that the St. Petersburg Senate voted to grant Peter the Great the status of “Father of the Nation and the Emperor”, effectively creating the Russian Empire.
This new holiday replaced a November 7th holiday known during the communist era as the Day of the Great October Socialist Revolution, which honored the 1917 Bolshevik revolution and which was renamed Accord and Reconciliation Day after the fall of the Soviet Union. Many communists boycott the new November 4th holiday and still demonstrate and protest on November 7th.
Since Unity Day is only a few years young, not many Russians fully celebrate it. A movie titled 1612 was made in 2007 to raise awareness about the new holiday and explain the history behind it. The film is based on the historical events but does feature fantasy elements such as unicorns. Despite the promotional efforts, the average Russian citizen still does not understand why this new holiday was created, although I’m sure they enjoy the day off from work.
Monday, October 26, 2009
Russian Online Dating No Longer Taboo
Searching for a future Russian bride across the globe via the internet may sound strange to some, but actually it is very normal compared to other online dating sites out there. Studies have shown that international marriages between Western men and Russian and Ukrainian women do work well, but I'm not so sure about some of these other bizarre matchmaking sites.
There seems to be an online dating community for all types these days. There’s a myriad of animal lover sites from cats, dogs, reptiles, and even horses. There is also a site for fans of popular television shows and movies, like Star Trek and Star Wars. Many different lifestyles and professions are represented in the online dating world including doctors, bikers, farmers, environmentalists, and even vampires, or as they prefer to be called, gothic singles.
These unique, specialized dating sites are successful in tailoring the single user’s needs and narrowing down the selection, no matter how bizarre those needs are. Need a geek? There’s a site for that. How about a vegetarian? Yes, there’s a site for them too. Singles are showing they would rather search for love these ways. In fact, nearly a third of online singles said they prefer so-called niche dating sites, according to a survey by Jupiter Research.
Many of these weird sites have strategic matching methods, using questionnaires, personality tests, and compatibility charts. Are all of these calculations worthy of success, or are they mostly a waste of your time?
There seems to be an online dating community for all types these days. There’s a myriad of animal lover sites from cats, dogs, reptiles, and even horses. There is also a site for fans of popular television shows and movies, like Star Trek and Star Wars. Many different lifestyles and professions are represented in the online dating world including doctors, bikers, farmers, environmentalists, and even vampires, or as they prefer to be called, gothic singles.
These unique, specialized dating sites are successful in tailoring the single user’s needs and narrowing down the selection, no matter how bizarre those needs are. Need a geek? There’s a site for that. How about a vegetarian? Yes, there’s a site for them too. Singles are showing they would rather search for love these ways. In fact, nearly a third of online singles said they prefer so-called niche dating sites, according to a survey by Jupiter Research.
Many of these weird sites have strategic matching methods, using questionnaires, personality tests, and compatibility charts. Are all of these calculations worthy of success, or are they mostly a waste of your time?
Many men have joined the Russian dating community and are very happy with the results. Russian dating is no longer taboo!
She Works Hard for The Money?
Many people think "Russian brides" get paid to chat with men online.
This article explains how it really works.
Millionaire Fair, A Few Million Short
This past weekend, Moscow hosted their annual Millionaire Fair, showcasing luxury items and services such as cars, boats, furnishings, gadgets, and even thoroughbred horses. Unfortunately, the global recession impacted the extravagant festival this year, with 30 percent less participants and even fewer attendees compared to last year... [READ MORE]
Friday, October 23, 2009
Legitimate Russian Dating Website
Affordable Video Chat Makes HotRussianBrides.com the Most Advanced Russian Dating Service
Where competitors are just announcing their live chat feature, HotRussianBrides.com has had Video Chat as part of their standard features for 4 years. In addition to Video Chat, HotRussianBrides.com offers a Web Hostess to help with questions about the Website and an unmatched customer service department whose main concern is the satisfaction and happiness of all members.
Hot Russian Brides Video Chat offers the most competitive pricing in the industry. Members can chat for just one credit per 2 minutes (as low as $0.20) and stream the lady's video to see her reactions simultaneously. Most other services charge one credit per minute and at a higher rate. Video Chat was introduced as a way to ease member's minds that they were actually corresponding with real women.
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With a team of the most talented developers in the Southeast US, Romantic Tours, Inc (operator of HotRussianBrides.com) is among the most agile and responsive online dating Websites when it comes to providing the features members need and want.
HotRussianBrides.com has introduced the Video Chat option, along with the Web Hostess and the Validated Member system to further reassure members of their safety when using the service. With fully trained Customer Service agents available 7 days a week, HotRussianBrides.com members can receive the assistance and support they need while experiencing the safeguards of HotRussianBrides.com's anti-scam policy.
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