We're the balls of Sweden.
Yes, the actual coin isn't missing Norway. But that's the point of the joke.
What Russia needs to do is to have a good reflective look on their Soviet era history and get past it (Stalin was voted the 3rd greatest Russian by the Russian people in 2008). Forget this Greater Russia nonsense. Quit playing the victim and the martyr (after reading countless posts on other forums and the media from Russians, you'll know what I mean). Germans did it. Look at where they are now. Nazi-Germany 70 years ago which started a war leading to its and most of Europe's destruction, now they're one of the most respected and trusted nations on Earth and in Europe. The Soviet Union was a shithole and a scumbag, so is modern Russia.BBC: Crimea crisis sharpens Latvia ethnic tensions
A mournful procession of about 1,500 Latvians winds its way through Riga's medieval Old Town singing traditional Latvian songs.
Elderly World War Two veterans lead the crowd.
And many of the participants are carrying flowers to lay at the Freedom Monument, Latvia's symbol of national independence.
They have come here to commemorate those who died defending Latvia against the Soviet Union in the war.
But with Russian troops now in nearby Ukraine, many in the Baltics are alarmed that history may be about to repeat itself.
"If Ukraine falls, then Russian ambitions won't stop with this. I believe we will be next in Russia's list of actions," said one young man who had come to take part in the procession.
"It shows the attitude of Russia - how it goes into another country very easily and acts in an aggressive manner," said another.
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Well said.You like it, don't you?
Actually it is. Just checked my wallet. The older coins only have the EU at the time and newer coins have most of Europe drawn.
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It's spring time in Latvia and what that means is ethnic tension. Latvian nationalists are marching in remembrance of those who gave their life in fighting communism and red terror. The occupiers (Russians) accuse them of being fascists. Every year it's the same. In Ukraine Russia is using paid propagandists and thugs to spread disinformation to the media and promote violence. There's some speculation that it happens or has happened in Latvia as well. Couldn't say for sure and the sources weren't exactly top quality but it wouldn't surprise me one bit. Here's a good article. Anyone interested should read it.
http://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-26720549
What Russia needs to do is to have a good reflective look on their Soviet era history and get past it (Stalin was voted the 3rd greatest Russian by the Russian people in 2008). Forget this Greater Russia nonsense. Quit playing the victim and the martyr (after reading countless posts on other forums and the media from Russians, you'll know what I mean). Germans did it. Look at where they are now. Nazi-Germany 70 years ago which started a war leading to its and most of Europe's destruction, now they're one of the most respected and trusted nations on Earth and in Europe. The Soviet Union was a shithole and a scumbag, so is modern Russia.
Yep. Germany ruthlessly stamped out its Nazi element, making its attitudes completely socially unacceptable. Russia, with possibly an even worse record, increasingly embraces their Soviet past.
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