Russian fans unfurled banners with Stalin and Putin at the Olympics in Pyeongchang

Russian fans unfurled banners with Stalin and Putin at the Olympics in Pyeongchang

During a hockey match in the Olympic winter games in 2018 the Russian fans unfurled banners with the image of Soviet leader Joseph Stalin and Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russian fans who came to support the athletes from their country, the way they manage to Express their Patriotic feelings in retaliation for Russia’s ban to participate in the Games.

This time, several fans dragged to the podium posters with Stalin in the background of the Soviet flag. In addition, another Russian took her to a hockey game a photo of Putin with Russian athletes.

Why team Russia beats Slovenia in hockey? Yes, because with us — PUTIN! pic.twitter.com/RTAiZgnXE2

Dmitry Simonov (@dmitriy_f1re) February 16, 2018

By the way, the results of the game to please ardent fans of the Olympic team of Russia defeated Slovenia with the score 8:2.

It is certainly not the first case when Russian citizens are trying in any way to emphasize their national identity. On the 4th day of competition the Russians came to support the boarders from their country with the flag of the Soviet Union, but was arrested by South Korean police.

By the way, today’s day was very good for the SRF. The Russians got 3 medals, and now the team 8 awards.

Why team Russia beats Slovenia in hockey? Yes, because with us — STALIN! pic.twitter.com/ICfC0ComU6

Dmitry Simonov (@dmitriy_f1re) February 16, 2018

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