Russia/China, relationship during the cultural revolution
anonymous
November 6 2010, 02:26:40 UTC
DECADES ago, in the era of the "cultural revolution" (1966-1976), love and marriage bore a heavy political burden; the little red book (Quotations of Chairman Mao) was presented in place of a wedding band, or generally served as a token of love and engagement. Imagine how outlandish it seems to young people today to read love letters that pine: "I hope you can arrange your work, study and life well, so as to sustain your ideals and revolutionary zeal, and not degrade into an uncouth and lowly person." But such sentiments were typical 40 years ago in decent young men and women, who often delivered revolutionary pep talks instead of whispering "sweet nothings
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the flowers won't bloom 'till spring [1/5]
anonymous
December 3 2010, 01:56:51 UTC
not the anon from above but OP's prompt is so lovely I had to write something; please let me know of any misrepresentation or inaccuracy of the time period. Otherwise, I hope it is OK ;w;Comrade
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the flowers won't bloom 'till spring [2/5]
anonymous
December 3 2010, 02:00:21 UTC
Moscow is cold this winter, which has started early. We wear our thick coats and trudge through the day as we always have. Every time I am near a heater, I push my way to the front, but those times are rare and when I am outside-which is most of the day-I am frozen to the skin. My cheeks turn red and I feel nothing when I touch them. I hope your winter in Shanghai will not be as devastating as it is here in dreary Moscow. I am already looking forward to the spring, when the flowers bloom and I can see real flowers, not just the ones in the pictures. Actually, to be frank, I am wishing for a sunny spring. I think it would be beautiful if the sun shone here. There are many structures left over from those times that seem to need a little light, if you know what I mean. If I could, I would take a picture of them and send it to you. Or you could come here to Moscow yourself. Tell your boss that your Soviet friend has an opportunity for you, yes
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the flowers won't bloom 'till spring [3/5]
anonymous
December 3 2010, 02:41:00 UTC
That is indeed a pity, Comrade! I would have so looked forward to your arrival in Moscow, it certainly would've have brightened up the atmosphere. I can imagine your vivacious talk and your determined studies. I know one day you will become a great leader, and I know you will think the flatter ugly or whatnot. But I truly mean it. You are a youth leader and will continue to lead, whether your hair is long, short, or completely gone (that is my attempt at sarcasm, by the way
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the flowers won't bloom 'till spring [4/5]
anonymous
December 3 2010, 02:45:02 UTC
My hands are cold, but they have been warmed by your words! I feel as if I can continue to walk on. Any day now I will be again promoted. I hope to soon work for a sub-chairman's committee. From there-well, I haven't thought so far yet
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the flowers won't bloom 'till spring [5/5]
anonymous
December 3 2010, 02:49:48 UTC
Yesterday the clouds came overhead and did not leave for many hours. The streets are dark and everyone stays up because of the work we must complete before the end of the year. All my thoughts are of the Chairman. I wonder what he, the esteemed leader, plans for us before the new year comes upon us. Father has been ill and unable to work for the past three weeks. He has a cough that refuses to relinquish him and he is often in delirium. My mother tends to him and has even taken time off to do so. I cannot bear to think what stain this leaves on our family records but it is for the best. Father's been with the Party longer than I can remember. It was how my mother met him; they were both party members and my father was my mother's student leader
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Oh wow, this is such a lovely take on the prompt, and felt very authentic and well researched. The implementation of their family members shone, really, and the only possible complaint I could make was how I'd love to see more XD ♥
Thank you for filling my prompt so well, filler!anon ♥
Re: the flowers won't bloom 'till spring [5/5]
anonymous
December 10 2010, 16:06:28 UTC
=OOOO I am in deep awe! The research on this is amazing, and what's even better is that I just took a class on China in Revolution so I understand what's going on! This ChineseHistory!Anon loves you for your amazing work!
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This was really well written. :D Like, the old, polite way of saying things was pretty much perfect, anon.
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Thank you for filling my prompt so well, filler!anon ♥
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