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you hate to see it

Saudi Band Mangles Russian Anthem During Putin’s First Visit Since 2007

In their defense, it's not in their usual repertoire.
Fact or fiction

Was Russian Vodka Invented on This Day?

The story of vodka’s origin is as fuzzy as the effect that Russia’s national drink has on one’s memory.
'Canadian Thanos'

Social Media Marvels at Russia’s Autumnal Crosswalk

“A hungover street sweeper will rack his brain” over the painted-on leaves, one Russian commenter joked.
Come to brazil

Russian Message in a Bottle Washes Up on Brazilian Beach

Soviet sailors reportedly wrote the message around 1990 near Greenland.
it's here

The Season's First Snow in Moscow and St. Petersburg

We knew it was only a matter of time before winter arrived. First, the temperature dropped. Then, the heating came on. And now, the first snow is here...
The north remembers

George R. R. Martin Thanks Russian ‘Game of Thrones’ Fans for Jon Snow Figurine

Fans in Siberia created the figurine that resembles an Academy Award to thank him for his work.
'don't judge without trying'

Russian iPhone User Sues Apple for Turning Him Gay

It all started when the man received 69 GayCoins on a cryptocurrency app.
puzzle pieces

Russia Takes On the Viral Tetris Challenge

Marie Kondo's dreams have become a reality.
That's my jam

Russian Arctic Explorer Serenades Music-Loving Walruses With Accordion Concert

The famous waltz from the Soviet film "My Sweet and Tender Beast" was a fitting song choice.
How do you like it?

Elon Musk Responds to ‘Silver Tongued’ Russian Forum Invite

The Russian business forum's invite promises Musk that he'll be “treated like a god” if he attends.
Unorthodox celebration

Masked Men and Cossacks Stage Mock Arrests at Russian Church Holiday

What started as an event to honor St. Alexander Nevsky turned into a demonstration of taking down armed criminals.
Education

Russian Students Pray for Good Grades in Religious Procession

Students in Russia’s fourth-largest city of Yekaterinburg took part in a religious procession to mark the start of the school year and pray for good...
good offense

Walrus Attack Sinks Russian Northern Fleet Boat in Arctic Waters

The walruses probably feared for their cubs, researchers said.
One small step for FEDOR

Russia's Humanoid Robot Says It Wants to Build Robot Colonies In Space

The life-size robot tweeted his vision just weeks after visiting the ISS.
Horses in the back

Lonely St. Petersburg Horse Unsuccessfully Attempts to Ride City Bus

Getting to work by public transport isn't always easy, especially when you're a horse.
Electric avenue

Russian Woman Survives After Shocking Double Lightning Strike on Car

As if commuting wasn't stressful enough already.
wild auto-lover

Russian Bear Gets Behind the Wheel of Soviet-Era Truck

“Everyone from the Far East dreams of a car — and bears, apparently, are no exception.”
Russian Priests

Russian Priests Dump Holy Water From Airplane

Russian Orthodox priests in the city of Tver have gone to extreme heights to save residents from “drunkenness and fornication.”
Slicing pumpkins

Russian Cossacks Swing Sabres in ‘World’s Best Butcher’ Competition

The competition was held because “there are no theaters, no circus and no nightclubs” in the village where it took place.
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