Meanwhile in Russia

Controversy-proof

Russia's New Olympic Team Mascots Deftly Dodge Doping, Sanctions

“If this bear doesn’t save Russia, then who will?”
Candy candidate

Russian Artist Gives Ukraine Front-Runner a Sweet Makeover

The portrait was made with sweets from a company owned by incumbent Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko.
furry find

Russian Police Rescue Himalayan Bear Cub in Roadside Box

Another day, another bear-rescuing mission for the Primorye region police.
dressed to impress

Costumed Siberian Skiers Glide on Water for End-of-Winter Extravaganza

The skiers and snowboarders of Siberia love a good costume party on the slopes.
Unorthodox beauty

Russian Priest Banished Over Wife’s Miss Sensuality Win

The priest won't be allowed to return to his post “until his wife repents.”
Mr. Roboto

Fake Robot Kicks Off Football Match in Russia, Fooling Audience

It was the second recent attempt to pass a robot-clad man off as a marvel of modern robotics.
In bloom

Sun's Up: Spring in Moscow

As winter finally slips away, Russia's capital is ready and waiting for spring sunshine.
boom boom

Russia’s Far East Sees Explosive Ice Blasts

Blowing up the icy Amur River reduces flood risk to the surrounding region. It also looks cool.
so(lar) lit

Black Hole Image Proves the Universe Is a Meme

The Russian-speaking internet riffs on the first-ever image of a black hole.
it slaps

Russian Coach Slams Ref's Bias Against 'Fat People,' Gets Hip-Hop Remix

The coach's interview, set to a hip-hop beat, is the latest diss track in football.
Night lights

Northern Lights Come to Russia's Leningrad Region

The aurora borealis descended upon Russia's Leningrad region over the weekend in a stunning display of color.
Kids Bop

Kiddie Train Conductor Blasts Industrial Metal at Siberian Children’s Park

Video shows the colorful train blaring Rammstein's roaring 1997 single “Du Hast.”
it's a trap!

Russians Are Incapable of Escaping This Slippery Ice Prison

Russians digging themselves holes and then getting stuck in them.
New turf

Russian World Cup City's New Field Made From Recycled Plastic Cups

One past World Cup winner gave the field an “excellent” grade despite its “strangeness.”
Horsing around

Siberian Farmer Jailed for Stealing Herd of Horses

Why steal one horse when you can steal 27?
Bristly confrontation

Russian Post Office Worker Attacks Customer With Straw Broom, Video Shows

The vednik, a traditional Russian broom made from woven straw, never ceases to amaze with its versatility.
Coffee needed

Moscow Zoo’s Sleepy Bears Finally Awaken to Spring

The zoo's bears have emerged from hibernation ready to show their furry faces to the public.
Super smash

Russian Prankster Destroys Car With Sledgehammer, Faces 5 Years in Prison

A video posted online shows the man getting a sledgehammer from the trunk of his car as another car seems to block his exit.
Joke's on you

April Fool's Day, Russian Style

The best Russian April Fool's Day pranks from over the years.
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