From 1929 to 1940, the Soviet Union introduced a 5-day week in a deliberate bid to eliminate religion.
In this insane Russian dashcam video, an unidentified pedestrian…
In this insane Russian dashcam video, an unidentified pedestrian demonstrated incredible survival instinct while avoiding being hit by a car.
In Russia, some rich people hire “ambulance taxis” to beat…
In Russia, some rich people hire “ambulance taxis” to beat Moscow’s traffic jams.
The most polluted place on the planet is Lake Karachay…
The most polluted place on the planet is Lake Karachay, located near the Ural Mountains in Russia. In 1990, standing on the shore for 1 hour would give you a lethal radiation dose of 600 roentgen, more than enough to kill you.
When Vladimir the Great was trying to decide on the national religion…
When Vladimir the Great was trying to decide on the national religion of Russia in 987, he nearly chose Islam; however, after realizing that Muslims weren’t allowed to drink alcohol, he decided on Orthodox Christianity instead.
For centuries before refrigeration, Russians dropped live frogs into their milk…
For centuries before refrigeration, Russians dropped live frogs into their milk to keep it from spoiling. Secretions from their skin inhibited the growth of bacteria.
Russian and NATO troops were very close to using force against each…
Russian and NATO troops were very close to using force against each other in Kosovo, 1999. A NATO commander disobeyed the orders he was given, reportedly saying “I’m not going to start the Third World War for you” to his superior, who was later fired.
There is an official Russian spinoff of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia…
There is an official Russian spinoff of “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” called “It’s Always Sunny in Moscow” that focuses on the owners of a Moscow bar named Philadelphia.
Every bald Russian leader since 1825…
Every bald Russian leader since 1825 has been succeeded by a leader with a full head of hair.