... "red," leftist celebration, and efforts were made to neutralize it. On the other hand, criticism also stems from those who invested May 1st with its original meaning. After the 1990s, many supporters of leftist ideas in Russia and other former Soviet ... ... actions by cleaning up parks—also a form of labor contribution to society that symbolically coincides with Labor Day. Cultural institutions—museums, cultural centers—frequently hold thematic exhibits and retro concerts dedicated to the history of May ...