These acts were never mass-participation events. We are talking about 5 to 20 individuals, surrounded by hundreds of shocked babushkas and laughing tourists. Yet, because of the internet, a handful of photos became the for Odessa's May Day celebrations.
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In a classic Odesa twist (the city is famous for its wit and humor), the old Soviet-style labor demonstrations have been largely replaced by ironic or community-driven events. These acts were never mass-participation events
If you are a researcher, journalist, or curious historian looking for the archival evidence of these events, here are guidelines: because of the internet
Embrace the spirit of the event and leave judgments behind.