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Fantasy feline

Russian ‘Healing’ Cat Goes on Sale for $320K

“Whenever I’m in doubt, I always have a dream where everything is spelled out and I'm told what to do,” the cat's owner says of its powers.
Viktor's workout plan

Viktor the Fat Russian Cat Slims Down Ahead of Next Trip

The cat went viral after his owner snuck him into the cabin for a long-haul flight, breaking the airline's weight limit rules.
eight lives left

Bionic Russian Cat Becomes Second-Ever to Receive 4 Prosthetic Limbs

The cat, who lost her paws to severe frostbite, is now able to walk, play and jump like any other feline.
Subtle allegory

Putin as Greek Titan Graces Moscow Apartment Block's Facade

Just imagine living there.
DANCE FROM THE PAST

New Archival Footage Shows Putin Dancing With George W. Bush

The Kremlin's newly released archival footage shows President Putin and George W. Bush dancing to a Russian folk song in 2008.
ZERO-WASTE HOLIDAY

Moscow’s Unused Holiday Trees Become Zoo Animals’ Treat

Because even animals deserve a New Year's gift.
What's the rush?

Russian Train Delayed By Oblivious Camel Trotting Down the Tracks

The camel appeared unfazed by the noise of the train's horn.
march of the pigs

Siberian Hogs Raid Cognac Supply at Local Store

“Is this a pigsty or a store?” one shopper was heard saying as the pigs lapped up the spilled cognac.
odd freebie

Russian Populist Leader Hands Out Cash to ‘Serfs and Slaves’ on Red Square

Don't look a gift horse in the mouth.
SECRET SANTA

Austrian Girl Gets Unexpected Gift After Christmas Balloon Lands in Russian Village

A farmer who found a letter to Santa decided to embrace the spirit of the season.
cute rodent

Russian Girl Discovers 40,000-Year-Old Lemming From Ice Age

The lemming has found intact in an elongated position with a preserved skeleton.
2019 in review

5 Best Russian Memes of 2019

Take a look below at the funniest memes that Russians produced in 2019.
lonely christmas

‘Saddest Сhristmas Party Ever’ Held in Siberia (Video)

Every night, a pig, a dog and an elephant dance in an empty park in Siberia.
holiday spirit

Local Authorities Defend Penis-Shaped Ice Rink in Siberia

“Real art should be arousing,” a local official wrote in response to the backlash.
'disappointed'

Russian Grows 'Fed Up' With Mercedes, Drops It From Helicopter

The blogger paid $4,000 to drop the SUV from a height of 300 meters.
2019 in review

The 5 Craziest, Weirdest Stories in Russia in 2019

The offbeat headlines that stole the show.
Looks like the real thing

Russian Drivers Unveil Knockoff of Elon Musk’s Cybertruck

They really didn't want to wait for their pre-order to come through.
probably aliens

Glass Lid Mysteriously Floats Above Meteor in Russian Museum

“We have no explanation,” the museum's director said of the otherworldly incident.
turn down for what

Rowdy Neigh-bor Charged With Tormenting Locals With Horse Sounds

Who are we to judge each other's musical tastes?
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