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TikTok Users Turn Russian Pro-War Song Into ‘LGBT Anthem’

The trend appears aimed at ironically juxtaposing “extremist” LGBTQ+ lifestyles with the songs’s militaristic overtones.
let's get phygital

In Photos: Russia's First-Ever 'Games of the Future'

Sports, video games and robots: this event had everything.
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love is dead

Russians Deride ‘Western Excess,’ Declare Love for Putin on Valentine’s Day

While much of the world is celebrating Valentine’s Day with cards, chocolates and flowers, some in Russia have seized on current geopolitical tensions...
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kremlinsplaining 101

Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview Fuels Meme Frenzy

For those lacking the time or patience to sit through one of Putin's long-winded "history lessons," there are always plenty of memes.
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out of a job

Moscow Library 'Fires' Resident Cat After Visitor Denunciation

More than 150 library visitors have already signed a petition calling for the animal’s return, reports said.
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urban migration

Deer Take Over Siberia's Omsk Amid Abnormal Winter Weather

Omsk residents have regularly encountered roe deer in recent weeks, sharing videos and photos online of the animals running through snow-covered city streets...
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never nude

Russian Officials, Pro-War Activists Denounce Star-Studded ‘Naked Party’

The party at a popular Moscow nightclub was attended by pop stars Filipp Kirkorov, Lolita and Dima Bilan, as well as media personality Ksenia Sobchak.
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nationalist visions

In Photos: FSB Veterans' Group Releases Hyper-Militarized, Pro-War 2024 Calendar

The calendar's content offers a glimpse into the pro-war imagery that has shaped many Russians' outlooks.
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odds and ends

Orthodox Icons and Soviet Nostalgia Go on Display at 49th Russian Antique Salon

Modern and antique art, jewelry, furnishings, cars, and more went on display in Moscow's Gostiny Dvor.
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farm pageant

Cow-Belle of the Ball: Bovine Beauty Contest Held in Russia's Far East

Who's the fairest of them all?
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my marmalade

Russian Pop Song from 2004 Goes Viral on TikTok

Commenting on the trend, singer Katya Lel said that “life is unpredictable and full of surprises.”
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who's who

Do Russians Believe the Theory That Putin Uses Body Doubles?

A longstanding conspiracy theory claims that Putin uses body doubles for some of his public appearances. We asked Russians what they think.
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'don't lose your mind'

Don't Send Nude Photos, Dagestan Police Official Warns Women

"Sometimes a prince on a white horse turns out to be a goat on an emaciated donkey," the region's police spokeswoman said.
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double duty

New Video Shows Russian Drone ‘Bakery’

A state media segment showed the drones side-by-side with freshly baked bread on an assembly line at Tambov Bakery south of Moscow.
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dearly departed

Russians Mourn Tinder's Exit in Beachfront Funeral

The dating app said it is exiting the Russian market on June 30, citing its commitment "to protecting human rights.”
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humor in chaos

Russians React to Prigozhin's Rebellion Through Memes

In times like these, sometimes all you can do is make some memes.
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bovine violation

American Animal Rights Activist Jailed for Walking Cow on Red Square

A Chinese-American animal rights activist has been jailed for walking a young cow near the Kremlin, state media reported Wednesday.  Alisa Day, 34...
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morale booster

Russian Military Calls for Accordion, Balalaika Donations

Authorities in St. Petersburg said the Russian military has opened collection points for musical instruments for Russian soldiers in Ukraine to boost morale...
western exit

Belarus Autocrat on McDonald's Departure: 'Thank God'

Belarus's autocratic president, Alexander Lukashenko, on Friday ridiculed McDonald's after the announcement it would be replaced by a Russian franchise...
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