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Meanwhile in Russia
swim to your own beat
Russian Swimmer's Underwater Dances Take Over TikTok
Synchronized swimming champion Kristina Makushenko performs jaw-dropping underwater moves set to familiar tunes.
here comes the sun
Russians in Arctic Murmansk Welcome First Sunrise of 2021
The 45-minute sunrise ended more than a month of polar night.
bone-chilling feat
Russian Swimmer Claims New World Record With Baikal Under-Ice Swim
Yekaterina Nekrasova, 40, swam an 85-meter distance beneath the ice of Lake Baikal wearing only a bathing suit.
Let It Float
Russia's Frozen Ramen Challenge Returns in Below-Zero Temps
Russia's favorite instant ramen becomes a modern art object.
Lost Her Head
Mysterious Head Sculpture Captivates St. Petersburg
The origins of the mysterious art object were traced back to a local publication that used the head as a party decoration.
2020 IN REVIEW
Russia’s Oddest Stories of 2020
The headlines that brought some cheer to the pandemic-hit year.
2020 IN REVIEW
In 2020, Russia’s Memes Went Worldwide
In Putin’s case, with great power comes great meme-ability.
bundle up
Siberian Cows Wear Woolly Bras to Stay Warm
Nikolay Atlasov, a 70-year-old farmer in Russia's coldest village, made the bras for his herd of cows to protect them from the bitter winter.
Delicate Operation
Navalny's Underwear Poisoning Takes Over the Russian Internet
News that agents allegedly placed poison in Navalny's underwear sparked plenty of memes, many retweeted by the Kremlin critic himself.
preserved legend
Taxidermied ‘Hitler’s Alligator’ Goes on Display in Moscow
“No reptile in the museum has such a rich biography,” the Darwin Museum said of Saturn, who survived World War II bombings on Berlin.
romantic rejection
Horse Bites Off St. Petersburg Man’s Nose After Attempted Kiss – Reports
A lesson in consent.
fairest of them all
Siberian Cows Compete in Bovine Beauty Pageant
Judged solely by their milk quality for years, the animals enjoyed a rare moment in the spotlight for their looks.
low risk
Russians Order 'Santas With Antibodies' for New Year Celebrations
Families are seeking a safe way to celebrate the most festive holiday of the year amid the pandemic.
War of Words
Who’s Afraid of Jennifer Psaki?
With the Obama-era spokeswoman set to return in the Biden administration, Russian state television gets ready to revisit its old obsession.
coincidental shape
Viral Penis-Shaped Ice Rink Returns to Novosibirsk
The city’s mayor continues to deny its suggestive shape was intentional.
furry heirs
Frenchman Leaves Inheritance to St. Petersburg’s Hermitage Cats
Being cute pays off.
the cold never bothered me
Russian Holiday Characters Brave Arctic Blizzard to Light New Year’s Tree
Ded Moroz joined forces with Sakha's "Lord of the Cold" to light the tree in the name of the holiday spirit.
hands off
Stop Touching Metro Sculptures for Luck, Moscow Metro Urges Riders
“We promise that the statues will be grateful and all your wishes will come true,” Moscow's Transport Department said.
robot chickens
Viral ‘Cyberpunk Farm’ Satirizes Russia’s High-Tech Future
The video has racked up over 3 million views for poking fun at rural Russian life and state corporations alike.
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