Quote Originally Posted by Propp
To my mind, to call the single entrance of a modern house "парадное" is illogical.... I agree that in St. Petersbourg as well in Moscow and some other cities there are old houses left with "main" and "black" entrances and this term has its right to be used there, but it is noncence to use this word generally.
What drivel! If I was to apply logic to everything I say I'd have to keep my bleetin' north and south shut 24/7. And so would you, sunshine.