What does 'Z', which has become a symbol of war in Russia, mean?
There are many customs to give meaning to one letter such as 'victory'V'' and 'laughter'w'', but in Russia, which started invading Ukraine, the alphabet 'Z' is drawn on many munitions. increase. The Guardian, an overseas media outlet, explains the question of why it suddenly started to be used and what it means, even though the Russian alphabet does not have a 'Z'.
Why has the letter Z become the symbol of war for Russia? | Russia | The Guardian
It has been confirmed that the letter 'Z' began to be drawn on Russian tanks and military trucks shortly before Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on February 24, 2022. This Z increased more and more as the invasion began, and was decorated with various items.
There are words such as 'raise the Z flag ' to show determination before the battle that Japan can not lose, but in the case of Russia this time there is no particular meaning.
A typical theory is that it means 'Zapad (west)' drawn to distinguish the area where the Russian army is stationed. Another theory is that it represents Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. It is said that these are only speculations, but it has also been confirmed that the letter 'V', which is presumed to represent President Vladimir Putin, is drawn on the battlefield.
Meanwhile, the Russian Ministry of Defense has posted on Instagram suggesting that it means 'Za pobedu (За победу: for victory)'.
As soon as the invasion began, 'Z' spread in Russia, and Russia Today (RT), which is considered to be Russia's real state media, started selling T-shirts and hoodies embroidered with 'Z', and also in apartments. It is said that 'Z' is accepted in various places, such as being drawn large and being shaped by hospice employees and patients with human characters. Authorities also reportedly allowed the municipality to 'rename the place name to include Z.'
This symbol is also shown outside Russia, and it is reported that Russia's Ivan Kleik participated in the World Cup by gymnastics held in Doha with a 'Z' mark on his chest. In response to this act, the International Gymnastics Federation is asking the Gymnastics Ethics Foundation to start disciplinary action for Mr. Kleik.
Ivan Kuliak: Russian gymnast wears Z to back invasion as he appears alongside Ukrainian Kovtun Illia --YouTube
However, of course, not all Russians have favorably accepted Z, and it is reported that some people are conducting a protest called 'Zachem (why?)'.
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