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'deepfake' news

RT Trolls Trump With Post-Election Job Offer

If Trump loses the Nov. 3 election, he at least has one Plan B option.
biting satire

Putin, Lukashenko Awarded ‘Ig Nobel Prize’ for Coronavirus Response

Organizers said the two showed that “politicians can have a more immediate effect on life and death than scientists and doctors.”
operation 'twin'

Chechen TV Claims Europe Created Lifelike Kadyrov Mask for ‘Provocation’ Plot

The alleged provocateurs are currently searching for a candidate to play the role of Kadyrov, reports said without citing any sources.
'listen to ye'

Kanye West Tweets Putin Photo While Arguing for Artists’ Rights

In one of his last tweets of the day, West shared a photo of Putin in a kimono wrestling a sparring partner to the ground. 
CUTENESS OVERLOAD

Rare ‘Ugly Duckling’ Albino Seal Pup in Far East Russia Wins Hearts

Sometimes being different is a good (and very cute) thing.
'grave mayhem 2020'

Russian Gravediggers Defy Coronavirus to Throw Speed-Digging Contest

The most morbid sport ever.
poetic bureaucracy

‘Paradise Without Cocaine.’ Ousted Kremlin Aide Surkov Publishes Poem

Vladislav Surkov: From advising the president to writing verse.
holy warriors

Russian Army Unveils Camo Robes for Military Priests

Unfortunately, we don't see anything in these photos.
Pink parking

Russian Department Store’s Women-Only Parking Spots Spark Backlash

The Central Department Store in the city of Kazan said the spaces were “for the auto-lady’s convenience.”
'KEEP TRYING'

Ukrainian Skateboarder Goes Viral With Kickflip Video, Tony Hawk Shout-Out

Svetlana Yurchenko’s unbridled excitement at landing a kickflip caught the skateboarding legend’s attention.
Miel pops

TikTok’s Latest Viral Trend Is a Russian Cereal Jingle From 2010

Just try not to get the haunting melody of “Miel Pops, zhu zhu zhu” stuck in your head.
unwelcome visitors

Russian Pensioner Unleashes Camel Chaos on Neighbors

A herd of 80 camels is causing mayhem for villagers in southern Russia after their owner set them free.
VERY FISHY

Russian Woman Convicted of Smoked-Fish Assault on Police Officer

The train station vendor hit the officer “many times” after being asked to leave the platform.
The purr-fect crime

Kitten Burglar Snatches Cash Bundle in Russian Bar Heist

Watch your wallets around this cat.
tastes like chicken

KFC Tests 3D-Printed Chicken Nuggets in Russia

The product is expected to “reproduce the taste and texture of chicken meat almost without involving animals.”
saints and sinners

Siberian Priest Claims He Shut Down Brothel With 6 Years of Prayer

“I once sprinkled Holy water on the building but the demons couldn’t be exorcised that easily,” the priest wrote.
emoji within an emoji

Apple Unveils Russian Nesting Doll Emoji

The matryoshka emoji is set to come to our Apple devices this fall.
STREAMING MEMES

Russians Rejoice at Spotify's Arrival With Memes

Russian meme-makers haven't been able to contain their excitement over the music-streaming giant's arrival.
JET SKI PARADE

Hundreds of Jet Skis Race Through St. Petersburg

St. Petersburg's canals were filled with water sports lovers last weekend.
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