36 Hazards You Can Expect To Encounter While Driving In Russia

Whoever is in charge of handing out driver’s licenses in Russia is long overdue for a performance review.

Tanner Ringerud 2 days ago 55 responses

Russian Books Like To Put Random Hollywood Actors On Their Covers

They especially love Jensen Ackles and Ryan Reynolds.

Hunter Schwarz a week ago 1 response

American Diplomat Accused Of Spying In Russia

Russia has arrested an official at the American Embassy in Moscow on suspicion of working for the CIA.

Rosie Gray a week ago 16 responses

International Space Station Crew Safely Returns To Earth

Crew members Chris Hadfield, Tom Marshburn, and Roman Romanenko landed their Soyuz spacecraft in Kazakhstan Monday after spending 144 days in space aboard the International Space Station.

Michael Rusch a week ago 13 responses

Russian Man Raped And Killed After Coming Out

The victim had been raped with beer bottles and his head bashed in with a rock in what authorities believe to be a hate crime.

J. Lester Feder a week ago 107 responses

This Is The Usher Of Russia

I wonder how UR-SHER feels about this?

Ashley Perez 2 weeks ago 26 responses

Chernobyl, 27 Years Later

Friday was the anniversary of the worst nuclear power plant accident in history. Hundreds of people still live there. Photos via English Russia.

copyranter 3 weeks ago 239 responses

Boston Bombing Prompts Calls In Congress For Better Cooperation With Russia

A rare hearing on Chechnya, and a debate over Islam and independence.

Rosie Gray 3 weeks ago respond

Lindsey Graham Says Misspelling Hid Bombing Suspect’s Russia Trip

“He went over to Russia, but apparently when he got on the airplane, they misspelled his name, so it never went into the system that he actually went to Russia.”

Dorsey Shaw 4 weeks ago respond

Some Russians See Vindication In Bombers’ Chechen Roots

“It’s finally time for Americans to draw the conclusion that there are not ‘good’ and ‘bad’ terrorists.”

Kristen Blyth a month ago 2 responses

Drag Queen Sings Protest Anthem Against Vladimir Putin

Russian drag queen Dolly Bellefleur had the crowd cheering yesterday as she sang a colorful anthem at a protest in Amsterdam. From Russia with love?

Sarah Karlan a month ago 9 responses

North Korea Sets Deadline For Diplomats To Leave: Next Wednesday

The next phase of brinksmanship.

Rosie Gray a month ago 3 responses

Russians Have An Entire Week Dedicated To Eating Pancakes

Americans should celebrate the end of winter like this.

Hunter Schwarz 2 months ago 54 responses

Russia Used To Have An Official Royal Party Patrol

Its name was the “The All-Joking, All-Drunken Synod of Fools and Jesters”, and it had its own priesthood. Andrew W.K. ain’t got nothing on Peter the Great.

Sean Curry 2 months ago 8 responses

Hugo Chávez Won’t Be The First Embalmed Leader To Be Put On Display

The Venezuelan President will join a small group of world figures to have their bodies preserved and put on display for eternity.

Michael Rusch 2 months ago 28 responses

37 Reasons Why Life Is Crazier In Russia

So long as you dont mind taking your life into your own hands.

Benny Johnson 2 months ago 196 responses

This Is Not A Staged Car Crash Photo

Wait til you see the billboard behind the car. (via standaard.be)

copyranter 2 months ago 19 responses

Awesome Bootleg Movie Posters From 8 Countries

These hand-painted posters take great liberties with their Hollywood originals.

Kevin Tang 3 months ago 54 responses

Least Fun Russian Politician Of All Time Wants To Restrict Sex

Liberal Democrat Leader Vladimir Zhirinovsky proposes a radical solution to Russia’s high obesity and mortality rate. (via The Moscow News)

Ellie Hall 3 months ago 29 responses

19 Maps That Will Help You Put The United States In Perspective

The U.S. is basically an overcompensating, attention-seeking brat.

Heben Nigatu 3 months ago 356 responses

Behind The Bizarre Acid Attack On The Bolshoi Ballet’s Director

The gruesome attack on artistic director Sergei Filin is the latest in a series of scandals surrounding the world-famous Russian ballet company.

Ellie Hall 3 months ago 75 responses

Vladimir Would Like To Show You His Big Guns

From Russia with love.

Benny Johnson 4 months ago 37 responses

Drunk Russian Man Drives Tank Into House

Meanwhile, in Russia… (via The Moscow Times)

Ellie Hall 4 months ago 8 responses

Vladimir Putin Said Something Absolutely Terrifying To This Kid

Look at that face. That is what true terror looks like.

Ryan Broderick 4 months ago 73 responses

Birdo Starts A War With Russia, By A 9-Year-Old

Birdo was a clay art project that was created in conjunction with a novelette circa 1989. This epic adventure features Dan Quayle, Russian intrigue, a “fraturnity” (sic), and global warfare. [Ed. note: This amazing tale is part of our keepsake show and tell project.]

jhaber2000 4 months ago 51 responses

Gerard Depardieu Loves Dictators

Once France’s biggest movie star, Depardieu has been granted Russian citizenship after ditching France in protest of high income taxes on the rich. He’s popular among less-than-democratic rulers.

Rosie Gray 4 months ago 2 responses

Putin Signs Anti-U.S. Adoption Bill Into Law

An increasingly anti-American sentiment in Russia has led to the passing of a new law that would ban American citizens from adopting Russian children. The bill puts into limbo the fate of 52 orphans who were in the process of being adopted by Americans.

Ryan Broderick 4 months ago 31 responses

American Families Crushed By Russian Adoption Ban

Americans in the process of adopting from Russian orphanages grieve over a ban that looks likely to be made into law. “It has really slammed the brakes on everything right now.”

Rosie Gray 4 months ago 16 responses

Russian Town So Cold Boiling Water Instantly Turns To Snow

Baby, it’s cold outside indeed. With temperatures hovering around -41, the hot water converts as soon as it hits the air.

Donna Dickens 4 months ago 133 responses