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unidentified swimming objects

Mysterious Swimmers Trailing Crimean Governor’s Flood Inspection Captivate Social Media

Some said the scene was "a meme in real life" while others joked that dolphins had returned to the city of Kerch.
miracle on ice

Russia Arctic Sailors Rescue Lost Dog After Weeklong Search

Aika the Samoyed had wandered some six kilometers out onto the inhospitable ice fields.
for the birds

Snowy Owl Becomes Kremlin’s Newest Security Recruit

Don't ruffle this owl's feathers.
human error

Berlin Zoo Blames Russian Mix-Up for Polar Bear Incest

Polar bears Tonya and Volodya were brought from Russia to Berlin, where they gave birth to a cub — despite being brother and sister.
6 feet under

Shovels Fly at Siberia’s Annual Speed Grave-Digging Contest

The team from Omsk took home the first-place prize, setting a new record by digging a grave in under 38 minutes.
nuclear moonshine

Ukraine Seizes First Batch of ‘Chernobyl Spirits’ Bound for UK

The Chernobyl Spirit Company accused Ukrainian law enforcement of damaging Ukraine's reputation “as an open country for doing business.”
studying the blade

Russian Special Envoy Steven Seagal Gifts Sword to Venezuela's Maduro

The hero of 80s and 90s hits including "Hard to Kill" and "Under Siege" shared his love of martial arts with Venezuela's embattled leader.
cosplay on the pitch

Zenit Captain Dzyuba Dresses as Deadpool to Claim 3rd Russian Title

“I’ve had this costume for a while and wanted to indulge myself. I can allow myself to [with] the third championship,” Artyom Dzyuba said.
no relation

Stalin Eyes Power in Indian State Election

Born just days before his namesake died in 1953, the Indian Stalin has admitted his name had caused some awkward moments in Russia.
fan favorite

Russian Man’s Reluctant Rise to Chinese TV Stardom Comes to an End

"Don't love me, you'll get no results," he told viewers — but viewers did the exact opposite.
PLAYGROUND INSULTS

‘Small D Energy:’ Russian Embassy’s Foul-Mouthed Tweet Sparks Uproar

The tweet ridiculed the Baltic states’ expulsion of Russian diplomats in solidarity with the Czech Republic.
'This Is Fine'

Belarusian Man Goes Viral for Fishing Near Burning Field

The fire never bothered him anyway.
respect the art

‘Uncultured’ Muscovites' Parkour Statue Stunts Spark Outrage in St. Petersburg

“You can’t behave like this in St. Petersburg.”
CHEEKY GOOD BOY

Russian Dog Steals Reporter's Mic on Live TV in Viral Clip

A curious dog decided to steal a Russian weather reporter's spotlight.
fairest of them all

Putin Named Russia’s Hottest Man

After all these years, the thirst is still real.
whatever floats your boat

Russia Floats Arctic Shipping Route as ‘Viable’ Suez Canal Alternative

Rosatom says the Northern Sea Route has “more space to draw peculiar pictures using your giant ships.”
bold letters

Russia’s Top Diplomat Dons Profane Anti-Quarantine Mask for China Tour

The Foreign Ministry said the mask, which reads “FCKNG QRNTN,” suited Lavrov “just right.”
creative minds

Russian Boy’s ‘Mermaid Dog’ Becomes IKEA Plush

The aquatic pup with a charming purple hat by 9-year-old Savva from St. Petersburg was chosen from 66,000 submissions worldwide.
PLAY FOR BAIKAL

Russian Hockey Stars Raise Climate Awareness in Lake Baikal Match

Russian hockey stars played a match on Lake Baikal to save it.
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