Monkey with Russian flag jumps on horse in circus arena to song "Forward, Russia!" by Putin supporter Gazmanov. VIDEO
Russian propaganda and the entertainment industry continue to demonstrate a specific attitude towards their own state symbols. According to Censor.NET, footage has appeared online from a circus arena showing a "patriotic" act involving animals.
The video shows a monkey riding a horse while holding the flag of the Russian Federation. The performance is accompanied by the song "Forward, Russia!" by Putinist Gazmanov.
Absurdity instead of solemnity:
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State symbols as props: Experts and viewers note that the use of the Russian flag in circus acts with animals effectively nullifies the status of the state symbol, turning it into part of a cheap show.
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Meaningful parallels: Social media users see this performance as an unintentional but apt metaphor for the current state of Russia, where government and ideology are taking on the characteristics of a "circus show."
Such a performance testifies to a deep crisis of ideological content in the Russian Federation. What was planned as a spectacular act turned out to be a demonstration of absurdity, evoking more irony than pride.
"Thank you to the Russian circus performers who have created real anti-advertising for Russia! I wonder who has already been imprisoned for discrediting the country?" comment on the footage online.
