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ELON MUSK, RUSSIAN SINGER

Elon Musk’s Deepfake Soviet Song Takes Over the Russian Internet

Sometimes sending astronauts to space makes you want to sing a Soviet classic.
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Moscow's Face Mask Fashions Embrace the Funny, Weird and Nonsensical

This season's must-have fashion accessory is a mask to match your personality.
MOSCOW GUNFIRE

Funeral Home Shootout in Moscow

Nine men took fire on each other in a southern Moscow neighborhood.
Moscow Zoo

Alligator Who Survived Berlin WWII Bombing Dies at 84

When the alligator was brought to Moscow in July 1946, rumors began circulating that he had been part of Adolf Hitler's personal collection.
'naked restaurants'

Russian Restaurateurs Strip Down to Protest Virus Lockdown

Nothing grabs people's attention to your cause quite like nudity.
NEW NEIGHBORS

Wild Animals Roam Russian Cities During Quarantine

Some unlikely rowdy newcomers in Russian cities.
QUARANTINE BLUES

Even Russian Politicians Get Bored in Quarantine

Russian politicians: They're just like us.
HISTORICAL FLASHBACK

Russia’s Victory Day Parade Through the Decades

A look at Victory Day parades in years past...
QUARANTINE SURVIVAL

Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova Shares 5 Quarantine Tips

Russian prison can teach you a few things about staying sane in quarantine.
LOOK UP

Military Planes Fly Over Moscow in Victory Day Rehearsal

Scores of military planes and helicopters flew above Muscovite's apartments as part of a V-day rehearsal.
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To Survive Coronavirus Lockdown, Russia Recommends Staying Angry at Family for Less Than 10 Minutes

The government advisory comes as lawmakers and activists warn of a surge in domestic violence under lockdown.
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Russia’s Annual Monstration Moves Online Amid Coronavirus Quarantine

The absurdist extravaganza was even paid a visit by virtual 'police.'
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Russian Airline Launches In-Flight Meal Delivery for Quarantined Russians

The only thing missing is the view from the airplane window.
lounging in luxury

Quarantined Russians Take Up the No-Sweatpants Instagram Challenge

As Karl Lagerfeld himself once said: “Sweatpants are a sign of defeat.”
KEEPING BUSY

Russian Polar Bear ‘Plays’ Volleyball

Even Russian polar bears know how to stay busy (and fit) in quarantine.
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Russian Bookstore Wields Shovel for Contact-Free Service During Virus Lockdown

For those times when you want to fuel your quarantine reading habit without breaking social distancing.
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Russian Man Runs 100-Kilometer Marathon in Coronavirus Quarantine

The people in the apartment below his can't have been pleased.
SIBERIAN TIGER

Driver Encounters Endangered Tiger in Siberia

Who will you find on the roads of Russia's Far East?
mystical protector

Ancient Mummy Keeps Siberian Region Coronavirus-Free, Official Says

The Altai region is the only place in Russia with zero coronavirus cases — allegedly thanks to a mummy named Princess Ukok.
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