‘As Long as There’s No Beer Shortage’: Russians Mock Fuel Crisis in Memes
While the disruptions have sparked widespread public frustration, many Russians have turned to humor to cope with the crisis.
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Russian Customs Seize British Children’s Books as ‘Extremist Literature’
The books shown included “The Dinosaurs Who Met Santa Claus” and “Baby’s Very First Big Play Book.”
The Moscow Zoo’s Manul Is a Social Media Star. He Still Can’t Find a Mate.
At least seven countries have declined to provide a mate for Timofei the manul, Russian media reported.
Inside the Dark Humor of Russia’s Wartime Memes
In Russia, where criticism of the war in Ukraine is effectively outlawed, memes have become a coded way to comment on the full-scale invasion.
Is Cheburashka a Soviet Jew? Budget Hearing Re-Ignites Debate Over Cartoon’s Origins
A State Duma lawmaker postulated that Cheburashka, who first appeared in a crate of oranges, was an Israeli Jew. The debate quickly went viral.
Russians Were Asked to Vote on the New 500-Ruble Bill Design. It Became a Political Lightning Rod.
The vote ended in a spat between Chechen officials and pro-war bloggers, accusations of rupturing national unity and even claims of foreign meddling.
Belgorod Cafe Sparks Controversy Over Bomb Shelter Cake
The square sponge cake, iced with the word “shelter” on one side, was introduced earlier this week as part of Cafe Byuro’s limited City Day menu.
Russian Orthodox Priest Praises ‘The Simpsons’ for Promoting ‘Traditional’ Values
“Russia, which is dying out, has not created anything similar,” said Father Yevgeny, head of the Yekaterinburg diocese.
St. Petersburg Pianist Plays 60 Hours Nonstop in Solo Marathon
Ruslan Ishdavletov began playing at midnight on Tuesday and finished at noon on Thursday.
Russia-Watching Internet Runs Wild With OpenAI's Studio Ghibli Image Generator
OpenAI’s new image generator allows internet users to turn famous images of Russia into Studio Ghibli-style pictures.