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For those who haven't heard the joke: the [KGB HQ] Lubyanka is the tallest building in Moscow, because from its basement you [political prisoners] can see Sibe
by 9nGQluzmnq3M 6y ago
For those who haven't heard the joke: the [KGB HQ] Lubyanka is the tallest building in Moscow, because from its basement you [political prisoners] can see Siberia [gulags].
- 082349872349872 6y agoRepressive systems are apparently good for humour; the jokes are excellent. My current favourite, on how important ministries wound up led by sclerotic ideologues with no clue: Chief Rabbi of Moscow synagogue dies. In atheist soviet times, party functionary, not congregation, picks replacement. Comrade Burns: Nu, who are candidates? Comrade Smithers: Well sir, we have comrades Flanders, Szyslak, and Rabinovich. Comrade Burns: Who is recommended? Comrade Smithers: Is toss up, sir. Comrade Szyslak is impeccable Party member, but knows nothing about religion. Dr. comrade Flanders has degree in religion, but not recommended by Party. Unfortunately, you have to decide. Comrade Burns: But what about —checks notes— comrade Rabinovich? Comrade Smithers: What? You can't appoint him, he's a jew!
- Koshkin 6y agoOne of the better accounts of the “unofficial” anti-semitism in the Soviet Union of the late 80s can be found in Frenkel’s Love and Math.