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This collection of hugs from Russian Police Officers was recorded as a way for the police to wish people a happy new year. Netizens are shocked and cynical.
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Krasnoyarsk bailiffs tracked down a man that they wanted to inform was being investigated for non-payment of child support by ordering a pizza from his restaurant.
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After North Korea's recent successful rocket launch, a Russian blogger has put together a set of pictures showing similarities between Korea and the Soviet Union.
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Dmitry Medvedev has been caught out after being heard calling investigators goats in an off-air recording of a TV interview. Netizens laugh at his indiscretion.
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Netizens suspect a reprisal against the Magnistky Law as Russia is set to ban meat imports containing ractopamine, following the EU, Taiwan and China's example
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A law banning gay propaganda is already in force in a number of places in Russia, but there is a new project that would make it a federal law. Netizens discuss.
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A girl who promised to run naked through Moscow became the most retweeted person in Russia, but has gone back on her promise, much to netizens' disappointment.
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A businessman from the Tomsk Oblast has attempted to pay for his outstanding insurance payments using ten buckets of cranberries, which the bailiffs refused.
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Children in Russian kindergartens might be given multimedia lessons in loving their motherland, as a new department for social projects opens in the Kremlin.
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In this hilarious video that has appeared across the Runet, Super Mario and three old Russian knights-errant go into the Mario's world to try and save the princess.
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A survey recently carried out has found more than a third of Russian car owners give their car a name. Netizens joke about the sorts of names they give their cars.
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A cosplay convention held in Moscow has attracted a good number of people, and shows that anime and Japanese culture is alive and well even in Western Russia.
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Netizens bemoan the fact that people seem to be shocked by snow in winter, after the largest snowfall in Moscow in fifty years brought the MKAD to a standstill.
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After the World Justice Project placed Russia 92nd out of 97 countries for rule of law, netizens say they studied too few countries, and ask who is behind the NGO.
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In the town of Berezniki, the mayor has given the gift of an iPad to a taekwondo world champion who has no arms. Netizens are undecided whether it was thoughtless.
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Children in Rostov-on-Don have found a lion cub, and brought it into school. Netizens discuss other strange animals that have been found in Rostov this year.
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Punk group Pussy Riot have been nominated for Time Magazine's Person of the Year award, which will disappoint Vladimir Putin, who won the accolade five years ago.
This collection of hugs from Russian Police Officers was recorded as a way for the police to wish people a happy new year. Netizens are shocked and cynical.
Krasnoyarsk bailiffs tracked down a man that they wanted to inform was being investigated for non-payment of child support by ordering a pizza from his restaurant.
After North Korea's recent successful rocket launch, a Russian blogger has put together a set of pictures showing similarities between Korea and the Soviet Union.
Dmitry Medvedev has been caught out after being heard calling investigators goats in an off-air recording of a TV interview. Netizens laugh at his indiscretion.
Netizens suspect a reprisal against the Magnistky Law as Russia is set to ban meat imports containing ractopamine, following the EU, Taiwan and China's example
A law banning gay propaganda is already in force in a number of places in Russia, but there is a new project that would make it a federal law. Netizens discuss.
A girl who promised to run naked through Moscow became the most retweeted person in Russia, but has gone back on her promise, much to netizens' disappointment.
A businessman from the Tomsk Oblast has attempted to pay for his outstanding insurance payments using ten buckets of cranberries, which the bailiffs refused.
Children in Russian kindergartens might be given multimedia lessons in loving their motherland, as a new department for social projects opens in the Kremlin.
In this hilarious video that has appeared across the Runet, Super Mario and three old Russian knights-errant go into the Mario's world to try and save the princess.
A survey recently carried out has found more than a third of Russian car owners give their car a name. Netizens joke about the sorts of names they give their cars.
A cosplay convention held in Moscow has attracted a good number of people, and shows that anime and Japanese culture is alive and well even in Western Russia.
Netizens bemoan the fact that people seem to be shocked by snow in winter, after the largest snowfall in Moscow in fifty years brought the MKAD to a standstill.
After the World Justice Project placed Russia 92nd out of 97 countries for rule of law, netizens say they studied too few countries, and ask who is behind the NGO.
In the town of Berezniki, the mayor has given the gift of an iPad to a taekwondo world champion who has no arms. Netizens are undecided whether it was thoughtless.
Children in Rostov-on-Don have found a lion cub, and brought it into school. Netizens discuss other strange animals that have been found in Rostov this year.
Punk group Pussy Riot have been nominated for Time Magazine's Person of the Year award, which will disappoint Vladimir Putin, who won the accolade five years ago.
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Anna, thanks, this is a much better translation. I've updated the article to reflect your comment. ...8 years ago»
Thanks! ...8 years ago»
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Anna's done a great job of explaining the blonde one. The other one means that she's very lucky. ...8 years ago»
It's this one guy who has adopted the persona of a fleet of aliens, for reasons that are not entirely clear. He's a pretty prolific commenter on Ridus, and alwa ...8 years ago»
Hi, yeah, you're right. We changed the title after it had gone out, and the fact it was in Vizhnitsa slipped my mind. Thanks for pointing it out, I've fixed it ...8 years ago»
Thanks Marcus, we do our best! ...8 years ago»
Check out today's article - looks like you're getting your wish! ...8 years ago»
Plenty of pictures for you in today's post! ...9 years ago»