#red reznikov

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Kate Mulgrew as Galina "Red" Reznikov in Orange Is The New Black

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10 years ago today we heard this iconic intro for the first time and were introduced to the ladies of Litchfeild! Happy 10th anniversary OITNB ❤️🍊

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Prelim Poll 14

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Red Reznikov Fluff Alphabet

A = Aroma (What do they smell like?)

Aside from the smells of the kitchen, Red smells like orange peels with a hint of sugar.

B = Babe (What would they use as pet names? Do they use them a lot?)

She has a ton of pet names for you. Mostly in Russian, and there’s a fair amount of them that she simply will not tell you the meaning of.

C = Cuddles (Do they like to cuddle? How would they cuddle?)

She’s not about to cuddle with you right off the bat. That’s something that’s earned with her. She does enjoy a cuddle every now and then though.

D = Domestic (Do they want to settle down? What would they think about living together?)

Red is all about family, so settling down isn’t even a question. She’s not in for something casual.

E = Emotion (How affectionate are they? How do they show affection?)

Red is pretty reserved in her affections, at least out in the open. Though she does show her love in less direct ways, like picking up something you need, or cooking you something extra special.

F = Flirt (How do they flirt? Are they smooth or awkward?)

If she feels like putting in the effort, Red can definitely flirt. She doesn’t often, mainly lets you pursue her, but when she does, it’s guaranteed to leave you feeling very flustered.

G = Gifts (Are they a gift giver? What kind of gifts do they give?)

Red is very much a gift giver. She likes to give you small gifts just as reminders that she loves you and has been thinking about you.

H = Hugs (Do they like hugs? How often do they do it? What are their hugs like?)

She can certainly get behind the idea of a good hug. If you’ve been apart for any length of time, expect a big ol’ bear hug upon return.

I = I Love You (How fast do they say the L-word?)

She shows it more than says it, so you might have to wait a while for the actual words to pass her lips, but it’s well worth it when you finally do hear it.

J = Jealousy (How jealous do they get? What do they do when they’re jealous?)

She only gets jealous if she thinks someone is an actual threat to you or to her. If they’re playing nice with you and she thinks they have ulterior motives, she’ll be stepping in and warning them off before you know it.

K = Kisses (What are their kisses like? Where do they like to kiss you?)

Red loves to kiss your head, your cheek and even sometimes the palm of your hand.

L = Little ones (How are they around children? Would they want some of their own?)

She raised three boys, so needless to say, she can definitely handle children. She wouldn’t want any more however. That chapter of her life is behind her.

M = Meet (How did they meet you?)

At lunch during your first day. Unlike Piper, you complimented the food, after having nil to nothing for the day or two prior.

N = Nurture (Are they good at taking care of you if you’re hurt/sick?)

The best. Red will have a thousand and one Russian home remedies to get you feeling better faster, some are far more palatable than others.

O = Out (What’s a typical date night with them like?)

A home cooked meal, usually made by Red, though sometimes she lets you help, followed by some quality time in whatever form that may come in.

P = Propose (When do you/they propose? How does the proposal go?)

Red wouldn’t want to make a big to do out of it. She’d prefer that if you were to propose, you’d just pull her aside and ask.

Q = Quirk (What small habit/feature/quirk do they have that you find especially endearing?)

The way she runs her fingers through her hair when she’s trying to look extra intimidating never fails to make you smile, but you wouldn’t want her to catch you doing it.

R = Routine (What does a typical day together look like? Routines, schedules, habits?)

She’s always up really early to get the morning meal started, and despite always wanting to help, she prefers you to get your sleep. It’s in the evenings that you really get to spend some time together. It’s her favorite part of the day, reading her book with your head on her lap is the best way for her to wind down.

S = Security (How protective are they? How would they protect you?)

She’s very protective. God help anyone who crosses you. Lucky for you, few people dare mess with Red, so you can rest assured you’re pretty safe.

T = Try (How much effort would they put into dates, anniversaries, etc?)

She puts in more effort than she’d ever admit to. She wants her special plans to look like they were spontaneous, but she’s organized every detail way in advance so everything will go off without a hitch.

U = Unique (What’s something they’d only do for you?)

She’d only let herself be truly vulnerable with you. She shows some vulnerability with Nicky, but even then there’s a bit of a wall up. But for you, it comes down.

V = Vulnerable (How long does it take them to feel comfortable being vulnerable around you?)

As mentioned above, it’s something she only allows herself around you. That being said, it does take a good, long while for her to even reach that point.

W = Wardrobe (What would they wear to impress you?)

That’s not something she ever really thinks about. You’re so damn besotted with her, she doesn’t think it would much matter.

X = Xtra (A random headcanon for them.)

Red’s main love language is food. But, she also loves physical touch, as long as it’s kept behind closed doors. You can get all lovey dovey with her and she’ll positively melt for it.

Y = You (What are some things they would like in a partner?)

She’d want someone who can be strong, yet still let her take the lead with most things. They’d have to have a good heart and go absolutely crazy for her cooking.

Z = Zzz (What are their sleep habits?)

Red can be a fitful sleeper at times. Sometimes you have to gently wake her from a nightmare, and when she’s able to settle back down, she’s usually a more peaceful sleeper afterwards.

For @demonbabe

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[alexismusictrek]

There are so many things l fantasize about doing to with her.

There are even more instances I would fight for her.

Gahhhhhh🤤🤤🤤

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[mistyqvigleys]

more orange text posts 🍊✨ part i

[jades-vipers]

you cant convince me s2 wasn’t about a gloria-red-vee love triangle

[annoyingvoidzombie]

Happy 10 year anniversary to a little show called Orange Is The New Black 🧡🖤 you've done so much more than bring great television to our lifes, so thank you 🧡🖤

[onlythejaneway]

“This one is my heart” 🍊

[fangirlfantasies]

Kate Mulgrew as Galina "Red" Reznikov in Orange Is The New Black

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Just finished season 6 of OITNB so here are some random thoughts. Just gonna put it under a cut in case spoilers (which I doubt cause this has been out for 5 years lol) but also for those who don’t care and just want to easily scroll by :)

• Carol and Barb were much more interesting than any of the new characters they introduced. Part of me wishes they were still gonna be in season 7, but another part of me is fine with them not being in it, because what would they have done with them/how would they have been utilized in a way we haven’t already seen? Also, their entire flashlacks/backstory could’ve been a movie. That whole scene where they murdered their sister was so messed up, I keep thinking about it from time to time since I watched it. As always, so impressed with the casting of the younger and older selves looking alike.

• What they did to Blanca was so cruel!!! The only time I teared up this season!!

• I liked when the scenes were juxtaposed to show the inequality and unfairness of the Justice system with Piper and Taystee (Piper getting released early when she originally wasn’t going to, compared with Taystee being found guilty of a murder she didn’t commit.) I feel so bad for Taystee and I’m so glad Caputo tried to help her. I hope he keeps fighting and the guy that actually killed Piscatella goes down.

• Nicky is still my favorite. I need more of her and Red. However I don’t really like how they wrote Red this season? Like she acted so brashly when she attacked Frieda and it’s like I get it, Frieda threw Red under the bus, but she chose to attack Frieda for stealing 10 years of her life she could have spent with her grandkids…right before she was going to visit her grandkids.

• If “Badison” is in season 7 I really do not think I will not watch. Or at least mute her scenes. Out of all the prisoners on this show I could always name at least one redeeming/positive thing about them, or at least tolerate their screen presence. I could not do either of those things for Badison. Every time she was on screen I wanted to start clawing at the wall like a feral cat. No offense to the actress, but please don’t make me look or hear her ever again.

[mikaelson5hale]

I am a Galina Reznikov lover first and a human second

And I miss her every day I breath

[eddysocs]

Solitary — Red Reznikov/Donatella Chernov (OC)

Summary: Donatella has an opportunity to reflect on her time in Litchfield after being thrown in the SHU.

Word Count: 452

Warnings: Angsty, mentions of blood and injuries

Donatella put her hair up, stared at the wall and reflected. Wasn’t that what the SHU was for? Though, she didn’t have much to reflect on, if she were being honest. She wouldn’t have changed her actions if she had the same choice to make another hundred thousand times or more.

So, yes, she may be alone with a split and swollen lip that kept threatening to reopen every time she’d bite down on it when she caught herself thinking about how much she wanted out, to see Red, to know she was okay. But it was just her, four white walls and no sense of time. Had she even made it a week down here?

She’d spent a good portion of her first day, or what she assumed to be just the first, pounding her fists against the wall until they’d been bloodied, and screaming until she went hoarse. Vee was a threat that no one was taking seriously. No one except her and Red, anyway, and now Red was fighting her battle alone. She should have listened, made a calculated attack, now there was no telling what kind of mess she’d come back to. If she came back at all.

It was the not knowing that made it unbearable. She could tolerate the loneliness, the isolation. She’d always been a bit of a lone wolf, a good time but not a long time kind of girl. Her time here had changed her. Prison had a way of doing that. She was still fiercely independent, as her being locked away in solitary could attest to. Too proud and impulsive for her own good, but damn if this place hadn’t taught her how to genuinely care for someone other than herself. It had given her a purpose, given her something to fight for, given her Red. And she didn’t know when she could feel any of that again.

The wounds she'd incurred for going after Vee had caused her pain, immense pain even. Besides her lip, she had bruises littering her arms, legs and torso, even her ribcage felt bruised. Yet none of it —none of it— hurt like the thought of never seeing Red again, or of always wondering what fate had befallen her. If she let her mind run too wild with possibilities, she’d lose her sanity and her hope, all before a month had passed.

So Donatella sat in the center of the small room with her back against the wall, her knees to her chest and she waited. What other choice did she have? Time was the only thing she had right now and it may be ticking ahead, but she wasn’t about to lose herself to it.

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Donatella Chernov: @iticaboopsyou, @greatygreatgreat

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Kate Mulgrew y Lea DeLaria en el set de "Orange is the new Black".

[alexismusictrek]

Why am I so hot for this scene?!?

Because Kate, that’s why. Period. End of story.

She could act like an uncarved pumpkin and it would be Oscar worthy.

She will always be my first and most unashamed woman crush.