In Russia, selective memorials of Kim Jong Il's true birthplace



Evergreen In Russia, selective memorials of Kim Jong Il’s true birthplace Some memories, but little official recognition, of Kim Jong Il in his birthplace NK News February 15, 2016 SHARE COPY LINK FACEBOOK X LINKEDIN MASTODON Eric Lafforgue Personal recollections of North Korea's founding dynasty are fading in Kim Jong Il’s Russian birthplace of Vyatskoe. But even as memories of the Kims dim, construction of a large Chinese-backed memorial complex in the village will likely keep conversations alive concerning a controversial chapter in North Korea’s pre-history. For much of its past, Vyatskoe has been an unglamorous place. Locals in Khabarovsk, the nearby regional capital, note that it is sometimes nicknamed Blyadskoe, a play on an extremely rude Russian curse word. Personal recollections of North Korea's founding dynasty are fading in Kim Jong Il’s Russian birthplace of Vyatskoe. But even as memories of the Kims dim, construction of a large Chinese-backed memorial complex in the village will likely keep conversations alive concerning a controversial chapter in North Korea’s pre-history. For much of its past, Vyatskoe has been an unglamorous place. Locals in Khabarovsk, the nearby regional capital, note that it is sometimes nicknamed Blyadskoe, a play on an extremely rude Russian curse word. Become a member for less than $4 per week. Unlimited access to all of NK News: reporting, investigations, analysis The NK News Daily Update, an email newsletter to keep you in the loop Searchable archive of all content, photo galleries, special columns Contact NK News reporters with tips or requests for reporting Get unlimited access to all NK News content, including original reporting, investigations, and analyses by our team of DPRK experts. Subscribe now All major cards accepted. No commitments – you can cancel any time. © Korea Risk Group. All rights reserved. No part of this content may be reproduced, distributed, or used for commercial purposes without prior written permission from Korea Risk Group. Get the Daily Update Start your day with the North Korea stories that matter most – as selected by And how should we address you in correspondence? One more step! Please check your inbox, for an email we just sent you, and click on the confirmation message in it to get subscribed to our Daily News Update. Trending

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In Russia, selective memorials of Kim Jong Il’s true birthplace

Some memories, but little official recognition, of Kim Jong Il in his birthplace

NK News February 15, 2016

In Russia, selective memorials of Kim Jong Il’s true birthplace

Eric Lafforgue

Personal recollections of North Korea's founding dynasty are fading in Kim Jong Il’s Russian birthplace of Vyatskoe. But even as memories of the Kims dim, construction of a large Chinese-backed memorial complex in the village will likely keep conversations alive concerning a controversial chapter in North Korea’s pre-history.

For much of its past, Vyatskoe has been an unglamorous place. Locals in Khabarovsk, the nearby regional capital, note that it is sometimes nicknamed Blyadskoe, a play on an extremely rude Russian curse word.