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Colors of the wind

Moscow Trash Incinerator Spews Bright-Purple Smoke

The plant “is painting Muscovites’ lives with bright colors for the third day [straight],” one observer quipped.
prince charming

Russian Delivery Man Spotted Bringing Food on Horseback

The man chose a white stallion as his preferred transport for the job.
'typical russian beach'

Russian Bear Taken for a Swim on Public Beach, Surprising No One

Children and parents are heard laughing as the animal splashes around with two adult beachgoers.
Arty arrests

Russia's Special Forces Immersed in Art and Life

Russia's riot police seem to be everywhere this summer — including our favorite pieces of art and pop culture.
Safety first

Putin Sued Over Helmet-Free Motorcycle Ride in Crimea

“Putin is violating [the law] again. I think it’s becoming a bad tradition,” one regional legislator said.
Pups on parade

Moscow's Dogs Get Dressed Up for City Costume Contest

Four-legged bees, Cheburashkas and more could be seen roaming around the square.
Nuclear spirits

Chernobyl-Made Vodka to Hit British Shelves

The scientists who distilled the vodka maintain that there's no radioactivity in the drink.
Snail mail

Alaskan Finds Russian Message in a Bottle Written 50 Years Ago

The recipient had no trouble finding willing volunteers to help translate the message.
they're everywhere

No Escaping Russia's Special Forces with New Telegram Bot

When life gives you seemingly omnipresent riot police, make memes.
Science is canceled

Charles Darwin ‘Repents’ for Evolution Theory During Chat With Russian Priest

“You have nothing to do with a bear or a pig,” Darwin allegedly told the Orthodox archpriest from his tomb in Westminster Abbey.
Prophetic poltergeist

The Ghost of a Russian Poet Is Trying to Warn America, Paranormal Specialist Says

Yesenin’s ghost has allegedly foreshadowed other historical events in the past.
Tough crowd

Russian Actor Jailed for ‘Drunk Cop’ TikTok Video

During the video, the actor slurs his speech and wipes his saliva as he wobbles outside the Kremlin in a traffic police uniform.
'power move'

Rammstein Protests Homophobia in Russia With On-Stage Kiss in Moscow

The cult German rock band protested anti-LGBT laws and attitudes during their Luzhniki Stadium show.
make it rain

Shamans Summon Rains to Put Out Siberian Wildfires

Buddhist monks have also pledged to summon rains if their Instagram followers provide “the exact coordinates and place names” of the fires.
Playtime heist

Russian Kids ‘Rob’ Store With Toy Gun, Win National Attention

The video of the boys robbing a toy store with a toy gun has made waves.
Lost lake

Russian Lake Dries Up, Leaves Locals Baffled

It’s unknown why the reservoir has dried up — but that hasn’t stopped Instagram users from taking advantage of the photo op.
Vanishing act

St. Petersburg Mourns Popular Lake's Disappearance

“It’s even sadder there without water,” one local wrote on social media.
Bearly bothered

Up Close With the Bears of Sakhalin in Russia's Far East

What would you do if you stumbled across a large group of Russian bears in the wild?
Cool for the summer

Snow May Hit Moscow Region Next Week While Europe Reels From Heat Wave

Russia's capital has seen a cold snap this July as the rest of Europe melts under record-breaking summer heat.
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