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old humor

Putin, Cheburashka and Alyonka: Here's How Russian Social Media Used FaceApp

The app, which ages photos, has become viral on social media.
bad romance

Russian Instagram Users Swarm Lady Gaga's Page Over Bradley Cooper

The initial defense of Russian model Irina Shayk turned to jokes and banter.
carry on

Cricket Is Not a Sport, Russia Says

Russia’s “registry of sports” lists recognized disciplines that include ice stock and korfball.
Video

Tiger Breaks Free in Russian City, Seen Roaming Highway

A touring circus decided to take the animal for a walk in the city to take pictures.
dance video

Russia Shows Off Its Favorite Classic Cars in Military Parade Waltz

Classic Soviet cars including ZILs and UAZs featured in the choreographed "dance."
watch your mouth

Russian Communists Call to Ban Georgian Khinkali and Khachapuri

“We want adequate responses to the disrespect emanating from Georgia."
Forbidden food

Nude ‘Divine Shawarma’ Ad Sparks Fury of Russian Church

The ad shows a nude model holding a doner sandwich to cover her breasts.
Historic Find

Remains of One of Napoleon's 1812 Generals Believed to Be Found in Russia

The remains were discovered in a park beneath the foundations of a dance floor.
For the gram

Instagram Influencers Flock to Chemical-Laden Waters of ‘Russia's Maldives’

“We beg you not to fall into the ash dump in the pursuit of selfies!” the Siberian energy company said.
Political match

Russian Politician Turns to Tinder in New Campaign Strategy

This politician wants to get to know his potential constituents on a deeper level.
Epic trek

Siberian Shaman Takes Cross-Country Walk to Moscow to ‘Expel Putin’ From Power

The shaman says he sees President Vladimir Putin as an “embodiment of dark forces” that must be expelled.
Surf's up

St. Petersburg Man Takes a Wakeboard Ride Down Flooded City Street

After a heavy rainfall submerged the city's roads in water, one wakeboarder saw the opportunity and took it.
'Bone music'

Massive Attack Releases Soviet-Era X-Ray Vinyl for Anti-Censorship Collaboration

Pussy Riot, Sigur Ros and Noam Chomsky are some of the other names attached to the project.
Roundhouse Kick

Viral ‘Bottle Cap Challenge’ Gets a Russian Spin

The next time you can't open a jar of pickles, try this technique instead.
'Audiotorture'

Russian Stadium Blasts Dying Bird Noises, Scaring More Than Seagulls

Hopefully, no birds were harmed in the making of their recording.
Make it rain

Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport Gets Stranded By Floods, in Photos

Passengers and airport staff alike had to improvise to reach their final destinations.
Hoo's there?

This New Russian Spy Drone Looks a Lot Like an Owl

Russia's Defense Ministry says the metal bird will be able to spot targets without being detected.
PsyOp

‘Metal Gear’ Video Game Is an ‘American Intelligence Project,’ Russian Official Says

The game is "aimed at direct manipulation of the public consciousness," the deputy minister said.
Disrupted habitat

Exhausted and Starving Polar Bear Wanders Into Siberian City

It is the first polar bear seen in the city in more than 40 years, according to local environmentalists.
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