- Advertisement -
Thursday, April 18, 2024
Russia

A Look at Life in Russia

A Look at Life in Russia
598views

Law enforcement officers stand next to the entrance of School Number 175 after a deadly shooting in Kazan, Russia May 11, 2021. At least nine people, most of them children, were killed on May 11, 2021 when a lone teenage gunman opened fire at a school in the central Russian city of Kazan, officials said. (Photo by Artem Dergunov/Reuters)

Law enforcement officers stand next to the entrance of School Number 175 after a deadly shooting in Kazan, Russia May 11, 2021. At least nine people, most of them children, were killed on May 11, 2021 when a lone teenage gunman opened fire at a school in the central Russian city of Kazan, officials said. (Photo by Artem Dergunov/Reuters)

People react near School Number 175 after a deadly shooting in Kazan, Russia on May 11, 2021. (Photo by Alexey Nasyrov/Reuters)

People react near School Number 175 after a deadly shooting in Kazan, Russia on May 11, 2021. (Photo by Alexey Nasyrov/Reuters)

A law enforcement officer points his weapon as he responds to a deadly shooting at School Number 175 in Kazan, Russia on May 11, 2021. (Photo by Artem Dergunov/Reuters)

A law enforcement officer points his weapon as he responds to a deadly shooting at School Number 175 in Kazan, Russia on May 11, 2021. (Photo by Artem Dergunov/Reuters)

Men place coffins with the remains of Red Army soldiers killed in World War Two in a grave during a reburial ceremony ahead of Victory Day celebrations in Kaliningrad, Russia on May 6, 2021. (Photo by Vitaly Nevar/Reuters)

Men place coffins with the remains of Red Army soldiers killed in World War Two in a grave during a reburial ceremony ahead of Victory Day celebrations in Kaliningrad, Russia on May 6, 2021. (Photo by Vitaly Nevar/Reuters)

Fireworks explode during celebrations of the Victory Day, marking the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters)

Fireworks explode during celebrations of the Victory Day, marking the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Shamil Zhumatov/Reuters)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a commemoration ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik/Pool via Reuters)

Russian President Vladimir Putin takes part in a commemoration ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in central Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Mikhail Metzel/Sputnik/Pool via Reuters)

Irina Kalachyova, aged 6, sings a war time song near a World War Two memorial during the celebrations of Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in Tomsk, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Taisiya Vorontsova/Reuters)

Irina Kalachyova, aged 6, sings a war time song near a World War Two memorial during the celebrations of Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in Tomsk, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Taisiya Vorontsova/Reuters)

A woman stands in front of a World War Two memorial during a ceremony on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in Tomsk, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Taisiya Vorontsova/Reuters)

A woman stands in front of a World War Two memorial during a ceremony on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in Tomsk, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Taisiya Vorontsova/Reuters)

World War Two veteran Mikhail Milyutin surrounded by his acquaintances receives congratulations from participants of a concert and officials during the celebrations of Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in the town of Tara in Omsk Region, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Alexey Malgavko/Reuters)

World War Two veteran Mikhail Milyutin surrounded by his acquaintances receives congratulations from participants of a concert and officials during the celebrations of Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in the town of Tara in Omsk Region, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Alexey Malgavko/Reuters)

A police officer wearing a protective face mask stands guard next to a World War Two memorial on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in Stavropol, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Eduard Korniyenko/Reuters)

A police officer wearing a protective face mask stands guard next to a World War Two memorial on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in Stavropol, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Eduard Korniyenko/Reuters)

World War Two veteran Mikhail Gorbunov toasts with participants of a concert and local officials while receiving congratulations on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in the settlement of Chernyayevo in Omsk Region, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Alexey Malgavko/Reuters)

World War Two veteran Mikhail Gorbunov toasts with participants of a concert and local officials while receiving congratulations on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in the settlement of Chernyayevo in Omsk Region, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Alexey Malgavko/Reuters)

Russian cadets march during a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2021.. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov/Reuters)

Russian cadets march during a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2021.. (Photo by Maxim Shemetov/Reuters)

A local resident has a feast on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in the settlement of Sovetskaya Krestyanka in Omsk Region, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Alexey Malgavko/Reuters)

A local resident has a feast on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in the settlement of Sovetskaya Krestyanka in Omsk Region, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Alexey Malgavko/Reuters)

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu drives an Aurus cabriolet during a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Evgenia Novozhenina/Reuters)

Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu drives an Aurus cabriolet during a military parade on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in central Moscow, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Evgenia Novozhenina/Reuters)

Participants sing war time songs during a concert on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Stavropol, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Eduard Korniyenko/Reuters)

Participants sing war time songs during a concert on Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Stavropol, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Eduard Korniyenko/Reuters)

Participants hold portraits of Red Army soldiers on a balcony of a board and care home for veterans during the Immortal Regiment ceremony during the celebrations of Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in Kaliningrad, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Vitaly Nevar/Reuters)

Participants hold portraits of Red Army soldiers on a balcony of a board and care home for veterans during the Immortal Regiment ceremony during the celebrations of Victory Day, which marks the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany, in Kaliningrad, Russia on May 9, 2021. (Photo by Vitaly Nevar/Reuters)

Members of the military historical society Fortress hold a concert in Tomsk, Russia on May 4, 2021, in the build-up to Victory Day on Sunday, marking the anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender. (Photo by Taisiya Vorontsova/Reuters)

Members of the military historical society Fortress hold a concert in Tomsk, Russia on May 4, 2021, in the build-up to Victory Day on Sunday, marking the anniversary of Nazi Germany’s surrender. (Photo by Taisiya Vorontsova/Reuters)

Russian servicemen march on Dvortsovaya Square during the Victory Day military parade in Saint Petersburg on May 9, 2021. Russia celebrates the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. (Photo by Olga Maltseva/AFP Photo)

Russian servicemen march on Dvortsovaya Square during the Victory Day military parade in Saint Petersburg on May 9, 2021. Russia celebrates the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. (Photo by Olga Maltseva/AFP Photo)

Russian army servicemen walk past decorations on the Red Square in Moscow on May 6, 2021, ahead of the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. Russia will hold an annual military parade at the Red Square on May 9. (Photo by Alexander Nemenov/AFP Photo)

Russian army servicemen walk past decorations on the Red Square in Moscow on May 6, 2021, ahead of the 76th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany during World War II. Russia will hold an annual military parade at the Red Square on May 9. (Photo by Alexander Nemenov/AFP Photo)

People watch fireworks commemorating the 76th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 9, 2021. (Photo by Chine Nouvelle/SIPA Press/Rex Features/Shutterstock)

People watch fireworks commemorating the 76th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War in St. Petersburg, Russia, May 9, 2021. (Photo by Chine Nouvelle/SIPA Press/Rex Features/Shutterstock)

Julia Everson
Julia is a freelance writer and lifelong learner with an ongoing curiosity to study new things. She enjoys checking out the latest grammar books and writing about video games more than anything else. If she's not running through Colorado’s breathtaking landscape, she's indoors hidden away in her cozy game room trolling noobs and leveling up an RPG character. She is a Final Fantasy IX apologist (although she loves them all… except XV), coffee aficionado, and a bit of a health nut. Julia graduated from Western Kentucky University with a B.A. in English Literature with a minor in Creative Writing.