Representatives of the older generation often remember with nostalgia that former life, when prices were lower and life, in their opinion, was much better. Modern society seeks to get rid of some of the habits of the Soviet Union, which today people call "relics of the past." So let's look at what "remnants of the past" means.
Meaning of the word
In order to understand the meaning of the phrase "remnants of the past", one should understand the meaning of the word "relic". So, the word "survival" means that which is preserved from a past life and that today does not meet the requirements and concepts of the modern past. It is worth giving the simplest example from our daily life. For example, in the provinces, the clothes of, say, a certain person are considered expensive and fashionable, define him as we althy and successful. But having arrived in the capital, this man notices with surprise for him that his clothes are a relic of the past. This iscasts a very unfavorable shadow over him.
Note that this expression is used in a very disapproving tone, is regarded as a negative phenomenon due to the course of history itself.
Remnants of the past are not only unfashionable clothes from a grandmother's chest, but certain traditions, outlooks on life, standards of behavior should be attributed to this concept. Even the actions and habits of people can also be classified in this category.
To the last crumb?
During the Soviet Union, there was a shortage of many things, including, if not all, food. In this regard, food was simply built into a kind of cult. People not only ate everything to the last crumb, but also constantly stocked food. To date, this problem is not, always and in large quantities in stores you can buy fresh food. And today it is considered a kind of relic of the past to buy products for the future, that is, with a margin.
Labels for human
The Soviet Union left another relic of the past - it is the condemnation and distribution of labels. The ideology of past years taught people of the older generation that everything should be exactly this way and not otherwise. Everything that did not correspond to these views was sharply condemned and not accepted in society. So, if a girl did not create a family, that is, she did not marry, then she was quite easily defined as a prostitute or an old maid. If a man is the owner of a quiet and calm character, then he is immediately called henpecked or spineless without a twinge of conscience. In those days, people not only discussed others, but alsoloved to do it, and so much that this bad habit has taken root in modern society. You should develop tact in yourself and not rush to hasty conclusions without getting to know the person better.
"Necessary" trash
The meaning of "remnants of the past" lies in the love of trash. But in this case, I would like to note that the Soviet Union had only some influence on the formation of this relic. Today, the accumulation of unnecessary, broken, unfashionable, outdated things is considered a psychological disease. It is called the Messi syndrome. In our society, this phenomenon is preferred to be called Plushkin's syndrome. But still, this phenomenon can also be safely attributed to the remnants of the past. This proves once again that in those days the deficit was observed in all spheres of human life. And the reuse of some of the products that are in the public domain can safely be considered a relic of the past.
However, almost every family had a set that was used only on holidays, bed linen, which was also laid on the occasion of the same holiday, or clothes that were worn only on special occasions. Today, these concepts are outdated and are considered a relic of the past. Today it is customary to live without postponing life for later.
