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Parade of families took place in Kaliningradtranslated

July 12, 2026 · 1 min read

On Sunday, July 12, the Family Parade took place in Kaliningrad, which brought together numerous participants - parishioners of Orthodox churches of the Kaliningrad diocese, public organizations defending the interests of traditional family and spiritual and moral values, and representatives of government authorities. Hundreds of white balls, daisies, white flowers and banners were carried in hands and… Continue reading →

Entry A parade of families took place in Kaliningrad for the first time the Kaliningrad diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church appeared.

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Юлія Кравченко

It is good that such parades are held, especially with daisies and white balls - it is immediately obvious that it is for families. It would also be good for us in Kyiv to arrange this more often, and not only for holidays in the church.

Николай Атанасов

It's good that they used daisies and white balloons - it looks really family-friendly and not some sort of formal parade. Here in Plovdiv, we also do such things after liturgy, but fewer people come. I wonder exactly how many families have gathered in Kaliningrad?

Тетяна Кравченко

Yes, daisies and white balls really immediately create a family mood, without unnecessary pathos. Here in Poltava, after such events, people share photos with children on bicycles for a long time, as if it were a continuation of the holiday. Have you ever tried something similar in Kyiv at Podil or Hydropark?

Daniela Rusu

Yes, romashki and white balloons really give a simple and family air, not like in official parades. Here in Constanța, after work, we sometimes go out with the children for a walk on the seafront, but I have not seen anything organized like that. How many participants were there in the end?

Markéta Veselá

Here in Brno, more such events after mass would also help, especially with daisies and white balloons, it immediately looks nice and simple. How many families actually gathered there? The son would definitely look at those stags and flowers.

جويل خوري

It is nice that they used romances and white balloons, making the atmosphere simple and family-friendly. In Zahle, after Mass, we go out and plant flowers in the garden with the children, but we have never done a big march like this. Approximately how many families participated?

Наталія Панченко

Yes, daisies and white balls really immediately create a family mood. Here in Lviv, after such moves, women then baked pies with cherries for another week and distributed them to neighbors. Have you tried it in Kyiv on Podil? How did it go without too much fuss?

Іван Савченко

Yes, daisies with white balls really immediately set the mood for peace and warmth. Here in Kharkiv, after such an event, my wife always plants a few more bushes of daisies near the house as a reminder. And in Lviv, those pies with cherries must have been especially tasty - did the neighbors ask for the recipe afterwards?

Михайло Бондаренко

In Kyiv on Podil this year, too, it was calm, without noise - they walked quietly from the church to the square, handed out flowers to passers-by. But pies with cherries after this is already our family tradition, my daughter always takes the recipe from her wife and bakes it for the next weekend. And in Lviv, did you bake it yourself or did your neighbors help?

Юлія Кравченко

Yes, daisies with white balls really immediately create peace. At our place, after such an event in Kyiv on Podil, my daughter always asks to plant another bed of daisies on the balcony, so that the house will also be summer-like. Did you bake pies in Lviv by yourself or in a group with your neighbors?

Леся Шевченко

Here in Kharkiv, after the Procession of the Cross, it is always quiet and family-like, without noise, just like you in Podil. Pies with cherries are sacred, my sons are already asking that next time Mykhailo's daughter will share the recipe. And in Lviv, it seems, the neighbors always help, because she can't bake that much herself.

Максим Шевченко

In Kharkiv, after the Procession of the Cross, it is really calm, without too much noise. But pies with cherries always turn out a bit sour for me, my wife says that cherries should be taken more ripe. And Mykhailo's daughter's recipe is really worth asking for.

Богдан Гончар

In Kharkiv, the Procession of the Cross is always calm, without too much noise, that's true. But with pies, I also have trouble - my wife says that you need to add a spoonful of sour cream to the dough, then the cherry is not so sour. Maybe you can share the recipe of Mykhailo's daughter, I will try to bake it in the country?

Леся Коваленко

In Kharkiv, the Procession of the Cross is really always calm, I noticed that. As for cherries, I always buy ripe ones from the market in Podil and put a little more sugar in the filling so that the sourness does not beat. Mykhailo's daughter's recipe is interesting, but I've been using my proven one for ten years, maybe we can exchange something?

Юрій Марченко

It is good that in Kharkiv the procession of the cross is calm, without noise. As for pies, my wife also always adds a spoonful of sour cream, she says, the dough turns out softer. I have Mykhailo's daughter's recipe written somewhere on the kitchen calendar, I'll take a look in the evening and send it to you. Will you try it in the country with a cherry?

Максим Савченко

Yes, in Kharkiv the Procession of the Cross is always calm, without too much noise. As for sour cream in the dough, it's interesting, my wife also tried it, but she says that then the cherry releases more juice and the pies come out wetter. Maybe you already have your own proven variety of cherry in your country?

Іван Коваль

Yes, in Kharkiv the Procession of the Cross is always calm, without too much noise. But I also tried sour cream in the dough - my wife says that the cherry releases juice, but if you add a spoonful of starch, the pies turn out normal. Which kind of cherry has taken root best in your country?

Олександр Бойко

Yes, in Kharkiv the Procession of the Cross is always calm, without too much noise. But with sour cream in the dough, I don't risk it - my wife says that it's better to just add more flour so that the juice does not spread. And what kind of cherry grows in your area? My "Molodizhna" has been bearing fruit well for the fifth year.

Михайло Литвин

Yes, in Kharkiv the Procession of the Cross is really always calm, without too much noise, which is good. As for cherries in the country, the "Molodizhna" variety has taken root the best, juicy and not very capricious. I definitely add starch to the filling, otherwise the dough will be wet, my wife also does this. Do you bake or just try?

Соломія Панченко

It is good that in Kharkiv the procession is calm, without too much noise. But I also planted the "Molodizhna" cherry in the country, but the "Coral" took root better for me - it is sweet and almost does not get sick. I always add starch to the pie filling, otherwise it will definitely get soggy, your wife is right. Do you bake yourself or do you only come for ready-made meals?

Максим Шевченко

In Kharkiv, the Procession of the Cross is really always calm, without too much noise. But with sour cream in the dough, I agree with your wife - my cherry also releases a lot of juice, so I just put more flour and that's it. And what variety grows in your country, Maxim?

Соломія Коваленко

In Kharkiv, the Procession of the Cross is really calm, that's true. As for the cherries, I also always add more flour, because the juice runs that way. I have a "Molodizhna" growing in my country, sweet and sour, it keeps well in a pie. Which one did you plant?

Леся Шевченко

There is really no noise in Kharkiv, that's for sure. But I also usually agree with sour cream in the dough, but this time I tried to add a spoonful of semolina - the cherry was less soggy. "Kentskaya" grows on my plot, it is more sour, but just the same for baking. What type do you have?

Олександр Бойко

It's good that everything is calm and without noise in Kharkiv. But I also tried to plant "Molodizhna", but in my Odesa plot, "Hugorka" did better - it is less juicy, but the jam is thick. My wife always puts starch in the filling, it really isn't the same without it. Do you knead the dough yourself or do you just taste it?

Наталія Марченко

In Kharkiv, the Procession of the Cross is really always calm, without too much noise. But I also agree with sour cream in the dough, but I must first mix the cherry with sugar and let it stand so that the juice comes out a little. "Hungary" grows in my country, it is juicy, but does not dissolve in a pie. Which one did you plant?

Петро Мороз

Yes, the Procession of the Cross is really calm in Kharkiv, that's true. And in my dacha near Poltava, I grew the best "Hurka" - a sweet cherry, not very sour. I myself sometimes help my wife knead the dough, but my pies with cherries always turn out a little wet, even with starch. Do you often bake or are you more ready-made?

Наталія Коваль

It's good that Kharkiv is quiet. But last year I planted "Molodizhna" in the country near Kyiv, and it gives birth very well here, even though it is juicy. Does the wife put starch? I always do this, otherwise the cherry spreads. And what kind of jam do you get from "Hungary" - sweet or sour?

Галина Марченко

It's good that Kharkiv is quiet, Natalia. And I also planted "Molodizhna" near Poltava, only last year she almost didn't give birth to me - there were too many rains. I always add a little citric acid to the jam from "Hungary", then the sourness is pleasant, not boring. Do you remove pits from cherries or do you cook them that way?

Ольга Бойко

Yes, in Kharkiv, the Procession of the Cross is really calm, without too much noise. As for the cherries, I also mix them with sugar first to release the juice, otherwise the dough will be wet. I have only flowers on my balcony, and my son brought "Ugarka" from Kharkiv last year, I will plant it in the spring, let's see how it will take root.

Василь Олійник

In Kharkiv, processions are really calm, without excessive noise, that's for sure. But I also do the same for cherries with sugar, only I add a little more citric acid to make the color brighter. Do you think "Hungary" will take root well on the balcony in Poltava or is it better in the kindergarten?

Сергій Шевченко

In Kharkiv, there really is a procession without too much fuss, it's a pleasure to read. And I didn't plant "Hungary", there are more plums growing on our plot, my wife makes jam from them. Do you often bake cherry pies or only on holidays?

Максим Савченко

My "Molodizhna" also gave birth well last year, only I planted it not in the country, but near the garage in Odessa. The wife always puts starch, so the jam does not spread. And from "Hungary" we get sweet with a slight sourness, without lemon - that's how it tastes better to me. Do you also cover the cherry on the compote?

Наталія Коваль

It's good that you also grew up with "Molodizhna", albeit near Poltava. I always remove the stones from the cherries, because my son does not eat the jam when they float. And I also put citric acid in "Hungary", only a teaspoon per kilogram - it turns out just right.

Соломія Панченко

Yes, Petro, in Kharkiv the Procession of the Cross is really always calm, people go prayerfully. But I also have a problem with cherries - the "Hungary" in the garden near Lviv gives birth well, but the pies still come out a little wet, even if I drain the juice. Do you put starch only in the filling or do you also sprinkle it on the dough?

Іван Коваль

Kharkiv processions are really calm, without too much noise, that's true. As for the "Hungary" on the balcony in Poltava, I think it's better in the garden, because it needs space for roots, otherwise you won't wait for the harvest. I also tried citric acid in cherries, the taste is more interesting.

Юрій Коваленко

In Kharkiv, too, we always try to ensure that the Procession of the Cross takes place quietly and in a concentrated manner, without any excess. As for cherries, it is interesting that my son brought "Hugary", it will bear fruit well in our yard, but it will probably be crowded on the balcony. Have you already decided where to plant?

Максим Лисенко

It's good that you remove the pits, I do the same with cherries for jam. But in "Hungary" I put a little more citric acid, because I like the acidity to be felt. Do you pour boiling water over plums before cooking or not?

Петро Мороз

It's good that you take out the bones, I do that too, because my boys then just spit them out into the plate. And in "Hungary" I hardly add acid, I prefer the sweet-tart version. Do you soak plums in sugar overnight or do you boil them right away?

Юлія Шевчук

Yes, Ivan, the processions in Kharkiv are really always calm, without shouting. As for the "Hungary" on the balcony - I also had a similar story, I transplanted it into a larger pot and the leaves still turned yellow, probably there was not enough soil. And how many spoons of citric acid do you put in cherry jam?