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Women's Day in Russia

Every March 8th, women in Russia are showered with chocolates, fresh flowers, and sweet compliments. However, many women are unsatisfied with their situation in the country. One interpreter said, "The Soviet authorities who invented this holiday were ready to concede that women should feel like women, but wanted to make sure it would only be for one day." Not ony that, but a survey given to Russian residents, asking what function women have, discovered: 48 percent answered "mother," 17 percent "wife," and 11 percent "housekeeper." More unconventional roles like, "politician" were almost nonexistent (1%).
With that said, many women have their own view on the holiday. Some feel it's just a relaxing day, filled with home made cards from kids and perfume bottles from husbands. However, others feel it's just an excuse for a day off. As one woman put it, "The main thing we need right now is not another hypocritical Women's Day holiday, but some open social discussion of our problems. That's got to come."
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