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A new law in France which allows same-sex couples to marry has not been embraced by the Russian government. Netizens weigh up the pros and cons of homosexuality.
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Vladimir Putin has set a new record of almost five hours of questions and answers with Russian citizens, beating his previous performance by about twenty minutes.
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A group of penguins have appeared around Russian cities in a series of viral videos in a bid to promote the soft drink 'Irn Bru.' Opinion on the Runet is divided.
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Netizens discuss posted images of Russian leaders Joseph Stalin and Vladimir Lenin as seen in foreign advertising and paintings by Andy Warhol and Damien Hirst.
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A new category of vehicle is to be created, the "M" category, including all vehicles with engines up to 50cc, and 50km/h top speed, which will require a licence.
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A man chained his son to a radiator to punish him for smoking "spice", a type of herbal high. The boy called police after a day because he couldn't eat or drink.
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In the Kuzbass, at least 700 people have taken part in an event that saw them skiing down a hill in swimsuits. This breaks the previous record: 500, set in Canada.
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Vyborg city authorities have tried to ban a battle re-enactment for being insufficiently patriotic, despite being told they have no jurisdiction in the matter.