Moving Towards New Meanings. 9 May in the Balkans

... are held under European flags . It should be noted that attitudes to May 9 have acquired a geopolitical meaning this year in Montenegro. In late April, for example, a banner was installed in the city of Bar by the movement “Against war – Against ... ... importance to such incidents. Thus, while Victory Day in Russia signifies glory and national unity, it has no such meaning in the Balkans. World War II split Balkan society, and celebrating May 8–9 is a reminder of this, especially given that significant efforts ...