Meanwhile in Russia

furries saved

Orphaned Brown Bear Cubs Rescued in Russian Forest

One cub was rescued after poachers killed its mother, the others were found abandoned.
Seaside chainsaw massacre

Drunk, Chainsaw-Wielding Russian Man Barges into Cafe, Sparking Police Investigation

It wasn't too difficult to tackle the man and take his chainsaw away.
gallery

Pet Puma Prowls Through Snowy Moscow Park

Irma the Instagram puma is no stranger to the spotlight.
travel light

Naked Russian Man Tries to Board Plane, Claiming to Be More 'Aerodynamic'

“He shouted that he was naked because clothing impairs the aerodynamics of the body," an eyewitness said.
switch it up

Come Again, Comrade? Russian and Soviet City Name Changes Through the Ages

Politicians in the post-Soviet world seem to love name changes.
Astana Schmastana

The Best Memes: Kazakhstan Renames Capital to Nursultan in Honor of Glorious Leader

The Russian internet quickly responded to Kazakhstan's decision to rename its capital.
Wrong turn

Drunk Sailors From Russian Boat Found Stranded on Welsh Island

Rescuers said the sailors got lost in foggy conditions.
video

Unclothed Man Displays More Than Art in Moscow Gallery Stroll

Video showed a man wearing a red G-string walking casually through the museum.
roll-thru

Russian Mechanics Pimp Car Into Rolling ‘Tumbleweed’ Ride, Baiting Elon Musk

Once again, Russian petrol heads seize the means (and memes) of production.
Russian rap star

Baller Babushka Brings It to Baikal

An Irkutsk grandmother stars in a new rap video that puts a Siberian spin on the art form.
Zooming in

Bastrykin Has a Closer Look With a Magnifying Glass

Every old-school detective’s favorite tool has become the latest meme to hit the Russian internet.
Smack cam

First-Ever ‘Slapping Championship’ Comes to Siberia

Because nothing says "I respect you" like a firm slap across the face.
Multi-purpose pet

Russian Woman Sends Moose Running With Flying Cat

In case of moose, hurl cat.
Illuminati Confirmed?

The Triangle Challenge Comes to Russia

A new viral dance trend has arrived.
crimea five years on

Crimeans Take to the Streets in Celebrations, in Photos

Patriotic fervor gripped crowds during celebrations of the fifth anniversary of Crimea's annexation.
Cute emergency

Russian Puppies to the Rescue

Here's a look at some of the precious pups who keep Russia safe.
Kitty crossing

Russia’s ‘Cat City’ Installs Feline Traffic Lights

“The kids will find it interesting for sure,” one resident said.
White walkers

The Wall Forms in St. Petersburg

The "Games of Thrones"-esque wall formed after a snowstorm in Russia's northern capital.
Bear business

Brown Bear Filmed Raiding Siberian Hut, Ripping Newspaper

Journalism can't catch a break.
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