Posted on 03/07/2022 8:58:33 PM PST by BenLurkin
Russian gymnast Ivan Kuliak wore a “Z” on his uniform in apparent support of Russian troops at a competition last week.
The 20-year-old from Kaluga, Russia, took home the bronze medal in parallel bars at the Apparatus World Cup in Doha, Qatar — an event in which Ukranian Illia Kovtun won first place — and could be seen with the “Z” on his chest on the podium.
“Z” has emerged as a way for Russian politicians, influencers and activists to show support for Vladimir Putin and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Latin insignia has been seen on tanks and other military vehicles in the invasion, and merchandise with the “Z” is for sale through Russia Today, a state-funded Russian outlet.
The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) said in a statement it plans to discipline Kuliak for the wardrobe decision.
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So, would that be a Roman Z or a Cyrillic Z, which looks like the number 3?
Thank you.
I will presume that Z is for victory.
How did, “Z” become a Russian support symbol? I’m curious why it was chosen.
Also, is it me, or are we watching a potential repeat of the Second World War, but with less antisemitism? I mean, Hitler rolled right on into Poland, who was just minding its own business, killing soldier and civilian alike because he decoded the land belonged to Germany.
Sounds a little familiar, right?
I remember Z being a symbol of some sort back around 1970.
“There are several theories floating around...
1. Za pobedu (“for victory”)
2. Zapad (”west”)
3. Zelenskiy (as in “defeat Zelenskiy”). This one seems most unlikely, IMO..”
The first two make no sense as they are latinized versions of Cyrillic.
1. За победу
2. Запад
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