Lily of the Valley is a favourite flower (still awaiting for them to bloom...!) and is often used for the May 1 holiday (in France, especially), but apparently the Russians like it, too.
the second card has a scene that could be from today which, I have just read in the news, is exactly what happened. for the first time since the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1992, a parade was held in Red Square. Putin is trying to revive nostalgia for the former CCCP, though to many in Moscow, it was "just another spring day and a chance to celebrate" (according to a couple of people interviewed in the news source I read).
I like the Soviet cards, but I think Putin is misguided and dangerous.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you on Putin. It is a very disappointing turn of events.
DeleteDon't lilies of the valley smell heavenly? They are wildly invasive, though, so you have to be careful where you plant them or they'll take over.
ReplyDeleteI can think of worse invasive plants. I do wish they lasted a little longer, though.
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ReplyDeleteLily of the Valley is indeed lovely ... but ...did you know the entire plant is poisonous?
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