The end of an era

 The last leader of the Soviet Union, Mikhail  Gorbachev, and Queen Elizabeth the 2nd with their spouses.  

Today thought that one positive element of British monarchy is to fulfill the desire of quite many people to adore (“be a fan of”) somebody representing an authoritative parent figure. 

The roots of Putin club, Trump lovers or even of the nickname “Mutti Merkel” are psychological. If people direct those needs at the queen, it’s much healthier than directing them at manipulative and often mistaken politicians. At least, the queen was supposed to be outside of politics and followed those rules, unlike quite a few even in her own family.

Loved this tribute to her life: 

Самый правильный некролог тот, в котором говорится, чему покойный сумел научить тебя. Чему меня научила новопреставленная королева Великобритании Елизавета? Двум вещам.


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