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COVID HUMOR

Russian Chickens Scolded for Disobeying Quarantine

Even chickens must abide by lockdown orders.
viral fashion

Russian Jeweler Reveals Coronavirus Pendants to Ward Off the Disease

The pendant is made of pure silver, which “kills all germs (and vampires, as well).”
learn from the pros

Surviving Quarantine: 5 Tips From a Russian Cosmonaut

Veteran Russian cosmonaut Fyodor Yurchikhin says being quarantined can be something "to enjoy."
fashion icon

Putin’s Yellow Coronavirus Suit: The Suit That Launched 1,000 Memes

Putin's visit to Moscow's infectious diseases hospital has become famous for unintended reasons.
CORONAVIRUS

Russian Priests Fight Coronavirus From Above

The Russian Orthodox Church has some tricks up its sleeve in order to fight the coronavirus...
CORONAVIRUS

An Interview With The Coronavirus

Here's what the coronavirus had to say about its shortcomings, arrival in Moscow, and even God.
alternative medicine

Moscow Bar Mixes 'Coronavirus' Cocktail to Soothe Outbreak Woes

The bar says it should be consumed when one is overtaken by the desire to stock up on toilet paper and buckwheat.
COLLECTIVE CURE

Belarussian Leader Proposes 'Tractor' Therapy For Coronavirus

"The fields heal everyone," Alexander Lukashenko says.
Homebodies

A Moscow Family's Experience in Coronavirus Confinement

A Moscow-based visual artist shares her experience of home quarantine "with Big Brother watching."
UPHOLSTERED RACISM

Russian Furniture Maker’s ‘Racist’ Ad Ignites Outrage

Home Collection compared different skin colors with shades of upholstery.
PRAY AT HOME

Russian Church’s Anti-Coronavirus Procession Canceled...Because of Coronavirus

Lipetsk and several other Russian cities have temporarily banned mass events in an effort to stop the pandemic from spreading.
meme the pain away

Putin’s Infinite Rule Sparks Infinite Memes

In times like these, what else can Russians do but make memes?
Punk'd: Royal Edition

Russian Pranksters Dupe Prince Harry in Hoax Calls

The prince is the latest target in a string of celebrity prank calls by notorious Russian jokers "Vovan and Lexus."
CATWALK ZOO

Leopard Print-Clad Women Offered Free Moscow Zoo Entry

The promotion aims to promote awareness about big cats on International Women’s Day.
CUTTING BACK

Alcohol Deaths Plummet as ‘Warmest Winter’ Hits Russia

People drink less when the weather is mild.
ARNIE ANDROID

Arnold Schwarzenegger Sues Russian Robot Maker Over Lookalike

The Terminator doesn’t want his face to be used by other robots.
WAKEY WAKEY

Warm Winter Wakes Moscow’s Bears Early

Roza, Alladin and Budur will come out of their pens and meet the public at the end of the week.
CHEER IT OUT

Russian Cheerleaders Bring the Spirit to Lawmakers

Cheerleaders pumped up politicians with exercises and dancing to get them ready for the day.
switch-out

‘Are You the Real Putin?’ Russian Leader Shuts Down Body Double Rumors

Will the real Vladimir Vladimirovich please stand up?
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