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Periskopi(4 years ago)
(4 years ago)Russia must stop celebrating Valentine's Day because it is a Western “cult” and there is no place in the country's institutions. At least that's how a controvers deputy proposed on Monday. Speaking in an interview for the RIA Novosti news agency, Vitaly Milonov denounced the recognition and celebration of February 14th, claiming that [...]
At least that's how a controvers deputy proposed on Monday.
Speaking in an interview for the RIA Novosti news agency, Vitaly Milonov denounced the recognition and celebration of February 14th, claiming that observing this holiday is inappropriate.
Neither in schools nor in state institutions should this holiday be recognized. It is not a good decision to hold such events in our country”, politician said.
Falling every year on February 14, Valentine's Day began as a Christian festival honoring an early Christian martyr named St. Valentine and through constant folk traditions, it has become a worldwide cultural, religious, and commercial holiday.
The MP may condemn celebrations, but Valentine's Day's popularity in Russia has quadrupled in the past 15 years.
Last week, Aliexpress Russia reported a significant increase in purchases of skin care and beauty products, complete manicure, candles and jewelry in the days prior to February 14th.
