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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsLet's rename Russia
We'll move forward in time to peace. The war is over, Putin has died, the Duma is gone. We will forget the destruction that occurred (we always do), and now it is time to rebuild Russia. They want a new name to symbolize their country and their status. They want to just have prosperity and fun, and no more war. Ever.
Is "Russia" good enough? After all, "China," "Australia," "Brazil," etc. are all good enough.
How about, "United Russia." (I am from the United States...) Or, "New Russia." I think it's preferable to have "Russia" in there somewhere. What about, "Rossiya." The airline will be gone, of course, so the name will be available.
Nothing too long, although "Never War No More Russia" is kinda attractive. But, if it's too long, it will be hard to fit on new maps and athletic shirts.
relayerbob
(7,449 posts)EndlessWire
(8,103 posts)Are you saying, "Pewtland?" Uh, hmmm, may be too close to "Portland"...put it on the list...
2naSalit
(103,807 posts)If you live in the north eastern states Portland is pronounced; potland with a dot over the "o". And from there it gets pretty sloppy.
relayerbob
(7,449 posts)Midnight Writer
(25,740 posts)EndlessWire
(8,103 posts)TheProle
(4,097 posts)And leave it to the Russian people, regardless of the outcome of this war.
BlueSpot
(1,327 posts)VGNonly
(8,552 posts)Russian translation for shithole.
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