Several Russian regions will not conduct New Year celebrations, put up decorations or launch fireworks in order to save funds to finance the army.
Source: Radio Liberty
Details: This decision was made by local authorities of Novorossiysk, Sochi, Nalchik, Vladikavkaz and other cities.
Officials state that saved money will be spent on procurement of equipment for the army. “This will be the best present for our fellow citizens on the frontlines of the special military operation [Russian euphemism for the war in Ukraine – ed.] and their families,” wrote Alexey Kopaigorodsky, mayor of Sochi.
City streets will be adorned with old decorations and illumination. The authorities in different cities plan to involve private business in the process of decoration.
Background:
- The state debt of Russia has increased by RUB 2.2 trillion (about US$22.63 billion) in the first half of 2023 with RUB 2.5 trillion (US$25.7 billion) planned as 2023 state budget.
- The media also reported that Russia would increase military expenditures by 70% up to RUB 10.8 trillion (US$112.4 billion).
https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/12/8/7432284/
“This will be the best present for our fellow citizens on the frontlines of the special military operation [Russian euphemism for the war in Ukraine – ed.] and their families,”
I’m sure bright lights and Christmas trees are not as important as your son getting his head blown off in a muddy trench in Ukraine.
No fireworks? That’s so sad. Maybe Ukraine could provide some…
As an evil warmongering, criminal shithole, mafia land doesn’t need Christmas anyway.
Yeah, it will be ok, the Moskali can still watch the Christmas tree in the Maidan where despite putin’s genocide, the spirit of Christmas is still present.