The socialist fraternal kiss was a special form of greeting between socialist state leaders. The act demonstrated the special connection that exists between Communist countries, consisting of an embrace, along with a series of three kisses on alternate cheeks. In rare cases, when the two leaders considered themselves exceptionally close, the kisses were given on the mouth rather than on the cheeks.

Here is a photo of a Soviet and an American soldier sharing a ‘socialist fraternal kiss’, Germany, 1945:

  • @B312
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    402 months ago

    This is why tankies think the USSR was pro queer

    • @WhatAmLemmy
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      112 months ago

      I find the most hilarious part to be tankies also defending Putin. It’s almost like they’re more pro-authoritarian than they are pro-worker… or just a psychological warfare operative doing a misinformation campaign?

  • @beejboytyson
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    112 months ago

    Huh, socialism really is gay…

  • @GrammarPolice
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    112 months ago

    The real reason tankies support authoritarian regimes

  • @[email protected]
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    102 months ago

    The text at the bottom reads “My God help me survive this deadly love”.
    Which fits the relationship between the Soviet Union and the German Democratic Republic perfectly.

  • @Famko
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    102 months ago

    That mural on the Berlin wall is very popular in tourist shops there.

    The NATO themed gift shop near Checkpoint Charlie has a really large collection of items with the image plastered on. Was surprising, to say the least.

  • @[email protected]
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    42 months ago

    when the two leaders considered themselves exceptionally close, the kisses were given on the mouth

    Or a light pecker at the tip of the penis.

    • @Valmond
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      32 months ago

      Trump kissing … no wait let’s not bring it back

        • @Valmond
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          52 months ago

          Ha ha in adidas track suits, magnificent. Horrible but magnificent, thank you!

  • supercargo
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    12 months ago

    Is closing your eyes part of the greeting, or is that optional?