Communist Survivors in Budapest

[rob_fmttm]

Great blog this by Dan Cochrane, a Teessider abroad, looking at the fast disappearing world of the socialist murals and reliefs of Budapest. https://budapestflow.com/socialist-...BR9AKkWcCt7yIFMy-BQxliJ0YbR4WvNElLyVJauR2ijm4

 

[Norfolkred1]

It's a lovely City. Been twice and look forward to going again. Surprisingly did not see any Germans or Russians while we were there with the persecution of the Hungarian people over the years.

 

[Tryasize10]

Thanks for that Rob.

Twelve Days: Revolution 1956 is a great read on the subject.

 

[davepoland]

Last time I was there I was amazed by all the bullet holes in the buildings both from 1944/5 and 1956. They are everywhere and the Hungarians seem quite happy not to repair them.

 

[TeessideCleveland]

Quite interesting article
Slightly surprised the communist murals haven't been destroyed

 

[Redwurzel]

The Hungarians in general were not great supporters of the Left. Many joined and supported the Germans in 1944/45 when they fought the Russians over the City, unlike say Poland and Czechoslovakia.

 

[Jonny Ingbar]

It's a lovely City. Been twice and look forward to going again. Surprisingly did not see any Germans or Russians while we were there with the persecution of the Hungarian people over the years.

On a simlar theme I asked a guide whether many German nationals visit Auschwitz and not surprisngly many do, although his view that everyone should see it.

 

[Redwurzel]

Quite a few Russians of a dubious background did move into Central Budapest opening topless bars/cafes etc.