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FOWL PLAY

Russia Accused of Meddling in New Zealand Bird of the Year Vote

Organizers observed “decent numbers of votes from Russia” for the hoiho, an endangered, antisocial yellow-eyed penguin.
Goat-bye

Russians Mourn Timur, the Goat Who Befriended a Tiger

Timur was sent to the tiger's enclosure as food — but fought back and made a friend.
Kitty on board

Russian Cat Dodges Airline's Weight Limit With Sneaky Switch-Off

What do you do when your cat is too heavy to bring onto a plane? Find a smaller cat.
An absolute unit

New ‘Grumpy Cat’ Turns Up in Russia

“Very unhappy cat,” a witness commented.
Illicit fishing

90-Year-Old Russian Professor Convicted Over Hemp ‘Fishing Bait’

The fish that consumed the hemp seeds were unable to testify in court.
DON'T PRESS SEND

Top Russian Social Network Tackles Bullies

VKontakte conducted a one-day test of a tool urging people to reconsider offensive messages.
Walk a Mile In These Louboutins

Russian Woman Caught Smuggling Gold Bars Taped to Feet Into China

You win some, you lose some.
Trick or Treat

Russian Officials Say Halloween Is Illegal and ‘Joker’ Costumes Are Anti-Russian

While Halloween isn’t commonly celebrated in Russia, officials have waged a war against the holiday in recent years.
deadly weapon

Drunken Moscow Man Attacks Policeman With Cat, Faces Prison Time

When all else fails, throw a cat at your enemy.
chance find

Archeologists Discover Hidden 19th-Century Market Under Parking Lot in St. Petersburg

The team found a beautifully preserved labyrinth-like market built in 1868. 
Never a dull moment

Conor McGregor Dodges Bottles, Trains to Russian Anthem in Moscow

When in Moscow...
Blowing up our phones

Russian Eagle Racks Up Hefty Phone Bills With Iran Flights

Scientists had to launch a crowdfunding campaign to pay for Min the eagle’s texting habit.
Sticks and stones

Conor McGregor Visits Moscow, Throws Down Challenge to Russia's Khabib Nurmagomedov

The Irishman also mentioned that he gave President Vladimir Putin the first bottle of his new brand of whiskey.
the real world: russian church

Russia Launches Church-Themed Reality Show

It may be the first reality show that actually wants you to find the meaning of life.
Screen time

Pro-Kremlin Pundit Breaks Record for World’s Longest TV Appearance – Guinness

All those hours of U.S.-bashing have paid off.
trolling trump

‘Khrushchev! You’re the Best!’ Clinton Mocks Trump With Fake JFK Letter

“Don’t be a d**k ok? Get your missiles out of Cuba,” reads the parody letter.
How'd i get these scars?

Russian Repairman Spooks Schoolchildren With 'Joker' Mask and Axe

The man said he needed the mask to do his job, which begs the question...
prison break

Feline Felon’s Escape Risks Unraveling Russian Drug-Smuggling Case

Some cats were born for a life of crime.
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.
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