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TRICKERY: Kremlin-Funded Network Crosses To Protesting Reporter [VIDEO]
22 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
American reporter, James Kirchick played a clever trick on the the Russian RT news network, and was kicked off the air. He was supposed to be talking about Bradley Manning, and instead offered his opinion on the Russian government’s anti-gay laws.
Watch: Obviously A Giant Military Hovercraft Landed On Crowded Russian Beach [VIDEO]
22 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Meanwhile in Russia, a 550-ton military hovercraft lands on a beach full of people… and everyone’s chilled. The craft in question one of the world’s largest hovercrafts, the Zubr. It can carry tanks and up to 400 troops when its fully loaded. But what it was doing on a crowded and apparently public beach, no […]
Russian Athletes Engage In Podium Kiss Fest In Violation Of Anti-Gay Laws [VIDEO]
19 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
With a growing number of people calling for the boycott of next year’s Sochi Olympics because of the much criticized anti-gay law which bans anything that could be seen as promoting homosexuality, the victorious Russian relay team marked their win at the 4 x 400m relay at the World Athletics Championship in Moscow with multiple kisses on the winner’s podium.
Thursday Morning Spice
15 Aug 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Current Wimbledon champion announces retirement. Egypt bloodbath. Vavi is out. FIFA guns for Russia’s anti-gay vibe. Lohan will be on Eastbound & Down. Gaga goes nude (again).
Friday Morning Spice
02 Aug 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
US very disappointed in Russia’s Snowden decision. Brett Goldin killers denied parole. Snowden gets job offer from Russia’s Facebook. Tsvangirai dismisses Zim election as ‘farce.’ Castro blames porn for kidnapping. Simon Cowell “Unbelievable story of betrayal.”
BREAKING: Snowden Is In The Wild
01 Aug 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
United States NSA whistleblower and fugitive Edward Snowden is in the wild. His lawyer confirmed to press on Thursday afternoon that Snowden had been granted refugee status by Russian authorities, the terms of which will allow Snowden to live in the country for one year.
Of Course Russia Will Give Olympians Gold Medals With Meteorites In Them
26 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Every athlete would love to have the honour of winning a gold medal for their country, but if you’re from Russia, there is a little bit more incentive. Click through to check out what we’re talking about.
Gold: Athletes Accuse Russia Of Cheating, Putin Tells Them To “Try Some Viagra” To “Enjoy Life”
22 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Russian president and sports fanatic Vladimir Putin put some critics in their place when the Russian team for the World University Games came under criticism for having too many Olympic-level athletes competing in a competition restricted to students.
Of Course There’s A Video Of 101 Russian Skydivers In Tandem Freefall [VIDEO]
16 Jul 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Members of the ‘Pearls of Russia’ skydiving team have successfully set a new record with 101 female skydivers free falling and creating the flower formation in mid-air.
Wednesday Morning Spice
12 Jun 2013 by Seth Rotherham / No Comments
Russia might welcome Snowden. Meet Snowden’s pole-dancing girlfriend. Sales of ‘1984’ spike. Jeremy Gaunlet says Shuttleworth’s bid could be devastating. Sergio left a note in Tiger’s locker. Guess how far North/South Korea’s talks got?
Russian Prisoners Were Smuggling Contraband In And Out Of Jail With This Cat [PIC]
04 Jun 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
This cat was caught red handed with cellphones and chargers that it was attempting to smuggle into a Russion prison.
US Spy Gets Caught Trying To Recruit Russian Spy – With Disguises, Fake Gmail Accounts, The Works! [GALLERY]
15 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
An undercover CIA agent has been caught red handed trying to recruit a Russian citizen. Ryan Christopher Fogle was caught on Monday with what seems to be very unconvincing disguises, cash, a compass and a map of Moscow, among other things.
This Compilation Of Strangers Helping Each Other Will Improve Your Day [VIDEO]
10 May 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Russian dash-cams are synonymous with road rage, axe fights, and meteor showers. Men helping elderly women cross snow-swept roads isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. And yet, it happens more often than you’d think in Vodkaville.
Best Friendship Ever – Vladimir Putin And Steven Seagal [PICS]
15 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
On Wednesday, Russian President, Vladimir Putin emerged with film actor, Steven Seagal at an event that sought to promote healthy lifestyles among young people. Putin said: I think it would be quite appropriate to recall the positive experience of past decades when the so-called GTO, Ready for Labour and Defence, was in use in our […]
You Wish You Were As Confident As This Fat Russian Guy In A Speedo [VIDEO]
11 Mar 2013 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Russian YouTube has provided, once again. Dancing poolside at resorts is a surprisingly common past time for the wealthy Russians. And the general rule is: the wealthier you are, the fewer effs you give. This unidentified hotel guest may indeed be very wealthy, judging by the lushness of his chest hair, and nearly flawless curve […]
Why The Heck Does Everyone In Russia Have A Dash Cam?
19 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 3 Comments
Ever wondered why there were so many videos roaming the web after last weeks meteor visit? When freak traffic accidents occur, it’s very rare that you’ll have the fortune of having hard proof of what happened or a reliable witness at hand. And Russia’s judicial system happens to be a “pics or it didn’t happen” […]
Of Course This Happened In Russia – Incredible Footage Of Meteors Making Land Fall [VIDEO]
15 Feb 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 2 Comments
The 2012 apocalypse has been rescheduled, apparently. Recent reports indicate that multiple meteor showers have struck Russia. Brightly burning rocks have been spotted in the sky as they crash into the Ural region. Chelyabinsk residents have indicated that the meteors shook the ground and set off car alarms. At least 250 people have been injured in the […]
In Russia Beer Finally Becomes An Alcoholic Drink
02 Jan 2013 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Up until yesterday Russia did not consider beer to be an alcoholic drink. It was a thirst quencher, a companion to vodka, something to sip on while you drove to work, but never booze.
Vladimir Putin Celebrates 60 With Self-Indulgent First-Person Documentary
08 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Yesterday marked the 60th birthday of recently re-elected Russian President, Vladimir Putin. In celebration of the momentous occasion, the President graced his citizens with a first-person documentary which depicted his abilities as the tireless, hard-working, unexaggerated national treasure that he believes he is.
Russian Boy Finds Perfectly Preserved Woolly Mammoth
05 Oct 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A local Russian boy has come upon the remains of a woolly mammoth, a creature that is estimated to have walked on the earth about 30 000 years ago. After excavation by local paleontologists, it has been described as the second best preserved mammoth ever discovered.
Vladimir Putin Flies With Flock Of Rare Cranes [VIDEO]
06 Sep 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The worlds most adventurous (read: propaganda loving) president is at it again. In the past he has tranquilised tigers, shot crossbows and flown fighter jets, but this time Action Putin piloted a motorised hang glider over an Arctic wilderness leading six endangered Siberian cranes toward their winter habitat.
Pussy Riot Blood Graffiti Just A Decoy In Russian Double Murder
31 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Professor Igor Danilevskiy has admitted to stabbing to death to people in an apartment in Kazan, Russia Todau reports. The crazed man scrawled “Free Pussy Riot” on the wall in the victims blood which he said was meant to confuse the cops into thinking it was a ritual killing.
“Free Pussy Riot” Scrawled In Blood At Murder Scene Of Two Russian Women
30 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
The bodies of two women in the Russian Republic of Kazan, were found yesterday evening in an apparent statement on the imprisonment of punk band Pussy Riot. They were found in their apartment with multiple stab wounds, and the words “Free! Pussy Riot” [sic] painted on the wall in what police believe were the victims’ blood.
President Putin’s Lavish Luxury Lifestyle
29 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / 1 Comment
Russian President Vladmir Putin once famously compared his life in office to that of a “galley slave”. A recent report however, paints a very different picture, claiming that he lives in opulence enjoying the finest luxuries, not least of which is a R625 000 toilet!
Pussy Riot Members Escape Russia
27 Aug 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Two members of the all-girl Russian punk group Pussy Riot who escaped being arrested after performing inside Moscow’s main cathedral in February are on the run.
Proof That The Cold War Is Over: Russia Is Building A Steve Jobs Monument
25 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A monument dedicated to Steve Jobs is in the works to go up in the main square of St. Petersburg, Russia. The Foundation of IT Progress – the organization behind the initiative – has launched a competition to find the best concept for the memorial. Do you think you know what a proper Steve Jobs memorial should look like?
New Frontline Photos Show Syria’s Scary Descent Into Terror [GALLERY]
17 Jul 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Last month we showed you surfaced images of Syria’s steroid-mad “ghost killers”. Their goal is to terrorise women and children and to conduct ethnic cleansing. New images from the country show the effects of the civil war and predict a very dark future for its citizens.
Violent Brawl Breaks Out In Ukrainian Parliament [GALLERY & VIDEO]
25 May 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Violence broke out yesterday in the Ukrainian parliament, with fists flying all over the place. The cause? Disagreements over a bill that would allow the use of the Russian language in courts, hospitals and other institutions in the Russian-speaking regions of Ukraine. Check out all the huffing and puffing after the jump.
Russian Daredevil Free-Climbs Moscow Tower [VIDEO]
04 Apr 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Russian daredevil Tyomka Pirniazov free-climbed up to the ornate Soviet star on top of the 200 metre tall, Stalin-era Kotelnicheskaya Embankment Building in Moscow. Which is made a little more impressive by the fact that he spent the duration of the climb with a camera clenched in his mouth.
Russian Protestors Form Human Circle Around Moscow Against Putin
27 Feb 2012 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Tens of thousand of protestors have done something awesome, and there wasn’t even any violence involved. Vladimir Putin is up for re-election in Russia, and a lot of people aren’t happy about it. Instead of petrol bombs and angry mobs, something much cooler happened. Check it out.
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