Thread: Time

Maybe, but I've heard the same thing on BBC few days ago!

I can conclude that this is deliberate misinformation. They have something in their minds.

It's a conspiracy!!




..... or maybe it has something to do with the fact that the BBC Worldservice always refers to GMT......

Originally Posted by Rtyom

They have something in their minds.

That sounds funny

Does it?

Well, it sounds funny because if there wasn't anything in their minds, then it would be very strange... lol

You could however say "they have something in mind" which is a common expression.

I see!

Originally Posted by Rtyom

I can conclude that this is deliberate misinformation. They have something in their minds.

Нет, это про тех старообрядцев, что по юлианскому календарю живут.

OK. There were (or are) two calendars in Russia: Gregorian - the same as in the rest western world. And Julianus which is late already by somewhat 14 days.

Russia had used Julianus till 1917. Dates from that time are usually referenced as "по старому стилю" (by old style) or "по новому стилю" (by new style). So, for example the revolution happened on October 25, 1917 (old style) - that is why it is called Октябрьская революция, but the same date is now November 7-th (new style).

Есть анекдот:
Разгар холодной войны. Приезжает американец из туристической поездки по Советскому Союзу. Все его, естесственно, спрашивают, как там?
Он отвечает: "Как вам сказать... Вот есть у них праздник Великого Октября, но отмечают они его почему-то в ноябре.
И так у них ВСЁ!!!

The Russian Orthodox church did not adopt the new style calendar and had continued to use Ulianus (so that's why we celebrate Christmas on January 7-th instead of December 25th).

There are some people left in Russia (religious communities for the most part) which still continue to use Julianus.
Maybe the BBC have told about them.

Originally Posted by scotcher

He was listening to the radio on the night of the 26th of March. after the clocks had changed in Russia, but before they'd changed in Blighty.

4 hour difference.

Simple.

Next!

I didn't listen to the radio in March. It was about 10th of April.

Are you sure you are not getting GMT confused with London time?

Moscow is four hours ahead of GMT.

Now I've got it ! Thanks, Тату! Yes, they didn't say London time but GMT. I suppose London time is GMT+1 now

Originally Posted by Kirill2142

Now I've got it ! Thanks, Тату! Yes, they didn't say London time but GMT. I suppose London time is GMT+1 now

Yes. London is on GMT from October - March. Currently we are GMT +1, and Moscow is GMT + 4.

Mine is +6.

And where are you from except the nuclear reactor?

I cannot reveal my secret place. When Barmaley knows it, he'll take my reactor from me in a jiffy. He has an eye for it for very long time. And if he gets it, I'll be imprisoned for comitting this ugly high treason---nuclear reactors are strategically imortant hickeys!

Mine is +12 Makes it easy

+3

Originally Posted by TATY

Are you sure you are not getting GMT confused with London time?

Moscow is four hours ahead of GMT.

No, just plus three!!!

Originally Posted by Chuvak

Originally Posted by TATY

Are you sure you are not getting GMT confused with London time?

Moscow is four hours ahead of GMT.

No, just plus three!!!

4

Лондон = +1 час к GMT
Москва = Лондон + 3 = GMT + 1 + 3 = 4