Representatives of the older generation often recall with nostalgia that old life, when prices were lower, and life, in their opinion, was much better. Modern society seeks to get rid of some habits of the times of the Soviet Union, which today people call "remnants of the past." So, let’s look at what “relics of the past” mean.
Meaning of the word
In order to understand the meaning of the phrase “relics of the past”, one should understand the meaning of the word “relic”. So, by the word “relic” we understand what is preserved from the past life and what today does not meet the requirements and concepts of the modern past. It is worth giving the simplest example from our daily lives. For example, in the province, the clothing of, say, a certain person is considered expensive and fashionable, defines him as wealthy and successful. But having arrived in the capital, this man notices for him surprise, his clothes are a relic of the past. This casts a very unfavorable shadow on 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 this concept should include some traditions, outlooks on life, and standards of behavior. Even the actions and habits of people can also be attributed to this category.
To the last crumb?
During the Soviet Union, there was much in short supply, including, if not all, food. In this regard, food was simply erected in a certain cult. People not only ate everything to the last crumbs, but also constantly stocked up food. Today this problem is not, always and in large quantities in stores you can buy fresh food. And today, it is considered a relic of the past, the purchase of products for the future, that is, with a margin.
Shortcuts for human
The Soviet Union left another relic of the past - this is condemnation and distribution of labels. The ideology of past years taught the older generation that everything should be just like this 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, did not get married, then she was easily identified as a prostitute or an old maid. If a man is the possessor of a quiet and calm character, then he is immediately called without hesitation, henpecked or spineless. In those days, people did not just discuss others, but also loved to do this, and so much so that this bad habit took root in modern society. One should develop tactfulness in oneself and not rush into hasty conclusions without getting to know the person closer.
"Needed" 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, obsolete things is considered a psychological disease. It is called Messi syndrome. In our society, they prefer to call this phenomenon Plyushkina syndrome. But nevertheless, this phenomenon can also be safely attributed to relics of the past. This proves once again that in those days a deficit was observed in all spheres of human life. And the reuse of some goods that are widely available can be safely considered a relic of the past.
However, in almost every family there was a service 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 in special cases. Today, these concepts are outdated and are considered a relic of the past. Today it is customary to live without delaying life for later.