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Russian Bear Gets Behind the Wheel of Soviet-Era Truck

“Everyone from the Far East dreams of a car — and bears, apparently, are no exception.”
Russian Priests

Russian Priests Dump Holy Water From Airplane

Russian Orthodox priests in the city of Tver have gone to extreme heights to save residents from “drunkenness and fornication.”
Slicing pumpkins

Russian Cossacks Swing Sabres in ‘World’s Best Butcher’ Competition

The competition was held because “there are no theaters, no circus and no nightclubs” in the village where it took place.
Sin city

Russian Priests Dump Holy Water From Airplane to Cure ‘Drunkenness and Fornication’

Sometimes, you have to go to extreme heights to bless a city.
we're not ready

Winter Has Come to Russia's Arctic City of Norilsk

Summer seems like it was just yesterday.
Duh

U.S. Pop Star Billie Eilish Debuts Russian Remix of 'Bad Guy' on Russian TV

The 17-year-old Generation Z icon recently played sold-out shows in Moscow and St. Petersburg.
Thumbs down

Pro-Government Rap Video Smashes Russian YouTube Record With 1M Dislikes

The video for "Moscow" became one of the 30 most-disliked videos worldwide before it was taken down.
Poll party

The Weirdest Moments From Russia's Regional Elections

Russian election authorities will go to puzzling extremes to get people to vote.
I slay

Moscow's Iconic Coat of Arms Gets Remixed and Reimagined

You see St. George slaying the dragon. Russian artists see a blank canvas.
Putin monument

Giant Putin Bust Unveiled Near Lake Baikal

Citizens of Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal have erected a large monument to President Vladimir Putin to draw attention to the problems they face. Residents...
No law, no order

New Russian Spacesuit’s Lack of Fly Zipper Threatens Revered Pee Ritual

"We have the design specifications. Nowhere do they say that you have to pee on the wheel," the suit's designer said.
Treat yo self

Putin's Ice Cream Treat With Erdogan Raises Suspicions Around Familiar Faces

If it seems like the members of the public pictured with the Russian president never change, you might be on to something.
Safety first?

Putin Evades Fine for Helmet-Free Motorcycle Ride

Putin was filmed at the wheel of a motorcycle during a biker show in annexed Crimea as 50,000 protesters took to the streets of Moscow.
You're feeling sleepy

Dog Hypnotist’s Russian State TV Appearance Resurfaces in Viral Clip

One glimpse into Princess the Pomeranian's eyes can send people into a deep sleep. Or can it?
freestyle ride

Russian BMX Daredevil Bombs Walls and Roofs of Ancient Kazan Kremlin

He built a skate park which blended in with the historical towers and churches.
They'll be back

Russian Instagram Users Unleash 'Cyberattack' on Stallone, Schwarzenegger

When a famous comedian orders a "Russian Cyberattack" on two of Hollywood's most famous action stars, hilarity will ensue.
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Russian Instagram Bot Imagines Elon Musk's Life as a Woman

Meet Elona Musk, the latest Instagram influencer to gain fame with her glamorous lifestyle.
Thrill ride

Russian Daredevils Jump From Construction Crane in Siberia

When you have a structure this tall, the only reasonable thing to do is to jump off it.
Pomodoro party

Russia Tosses Tomatoes at First-Ever 'Tomatina' Fest

Spain's famous tomato battle arrives in Russia for some good, not-so-clean fun.
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