How different we are even in relation to death
Coincidentally, around the same time in Russia and America died two famous people: Joseph Kobzon and John McCain.
Both of them had a reputation as well-deserved in their countries: McCain was one of the most famous politicians, the hero of the Vietnam War, the US Senator, the participant of elections of the President of the USA and so on.
It makes no sense for US citizens to tell about McCain, just as it makes no sense to tell for Russian citizens who Joseph Kobzon is — one of the most famous singers in the history of modern Russia, the lawmaker of the State Duma of the Russian Federation.
Kobzon was a supporter of the policy of Russian President Vladimir Putin, he voted for the most Jesuitical laws adopted against Russian citizens over the past few years. In 2006, he took several children hostage from the musical “Nord-Ost”. He had several state awards.
I believe that I won’t be mistaken if I call these people comparable figures for their countries.
Both of them were about the same age and died of the same disease.
And I noticed what was the difference to the farewell procedure in Russia and the United States.
Of course, everyone can make their own point of view on what you will see.
Just take a look at how McCain is treated: link one, two and three.
What I have seen:
⁃ solemn atmosphere
⁃ a combination of light and dark tones
⁃ long speeches about the gone, interspersed with laugh
⁃ long farewell ceremony in different parts of the country, a lot of people
⁃ there is no photo in funeral frame
⁃ there is no open coffin (why we should look at a dead man?)
⁃ speeches of former presidents who were his political opponents. If anyone doesn’t know — Trump wasn’t invited by the McCain’s will.
All my life I live in Russia and I’m used to see like this: link one, two and three.
So, that’s how to bury in Russia not only famous personalities, but the majority.
What I have seen:
⁃ heavy oppressive situation
⁃ dark tones
⁃ open coffin
⁃ quick formal speeches
⁃ Kobzon isn’t received any word from the President of Russia despite the fact that he kept Putin’s course for many years and was his supporter.
⁃ quick farewell ceremony (let me remind you that Kobzon was, first of all, the most famous singer for several Russian generations)
That’s the difference between death treatment in Russia and the United States.
The farewell ceremony to the gone people in the States is causing sadness, respect and sad solemnity. It seems to show: yes, death is inevitable, we are sad, but hey, life goes on!
The ceremony in Russia is causing anxiety, pressure and depression. Nothing in this procedure instills confidence that life goes on, no matter what happens.
To be honest, I’d like to be buried according to the procedure adopted in the United States.
I would like to be told the truth about me over my coffin, who I really was, and not only good words, as it is used to be in Russia.
