The Russian Chapel (Ruska kapelica) has become a kind of litmus test of Slovenia’s attitude towards Russia. What was once a popular event, attended (for the most part) by the political crème de la crème of the left, has turned into a small commemoration attended by only a handful of former politicians and businessmen. Of …
The event at the Russian Chapel under Vršič, where the commemorative ceremony is traditionally held on the last Sunday of July, was once again attended by a handful of former politicians, despite the fact that this year, the outpouring of affection for the Russian Federation has been much less on trend than in some of …
The last Sunday in July is fast approaching, and just like every year, it will be marked by the traditional ceremony at the Russian Chapel. This time, due to the events in Ukraine, the event will supposedly be heavily reduced, with only “friends and members” accepting the invitation to attend. Unsurprisingly, former President of the …
