“Unbelievable Scenes from Everyday Russia: What Other Countries Would Call ‘Out of This World'”
Isn’t it funny how Russia has practically dominated our TV screens lately? For the past year and a half, the news has been awash with tales of our old Cold War buddy, yet how well do we really know this enigmatic nation? Sure, we might chuckle at their quirky lifestyle choices—like using a fork and knife for finger food—but what’s the actual context of “weird”? Are Russians just engaged in some wacky antics, or is there a deeper cultural quirkiness at play? You might be wondering if these questions will be tackled in this article… but sorry to spoil the surprise! Instead, get ready to find yourself more perplexed about Russian culture than when you first clicked here! So, strap in for a wild ride through the eclectic world of Russia. LEARN MORE.Russia news has taken over American TV for the past year and a half. It seems that it’s all we’re hearing about nowadays, but how well do we really know our Cold War counterpart?
It’s common knowledge that Russians has some weird lifestyle choices, but in what context is “weird” used? Are they silly? Do they have bizarre hobbies? Do they eat finger food with a fork and knife? These are all questions that won’t be answered in this article, but rest assured that you’ll leave this page more confused about Russian culture than you were before.
When You Crash Your Car In The Middle Of Summer
This picture was probably taken on the hottest day of the year in Russia, yet here they are building snowmen. Russians have to get creative to fill their time after a car accident. Luckily there is snow everywhere in Russia. Unluckily, they will probably have to invest in a new car now. At least they had a little fun waiting for the cops to show up!
Russia Fact: Until 2011, any drink under 10% alcohol was considered foodstuff and not alcoholic.
“Don’t Look Back, Just Don’t Look Back”
This picture perfectly encapsulates how everyone would react if President Vladimir Putin asked them for their lollipop. It would be a combination of shock, anger, and absolute terror. Coming up, how Russians attempt to keep their dogs warm. It’s adorable.
Russia Fact: In exchange for Pepsi products, the Russians gave the soda company 17 submarines, a cruiser, vodka, a frigate warship, and a destroyer warship. At the time, it was the 7th largest submarine fleet in the world.
The Most Savage President In The World
Let’s be honest, President Putin is one of the scariest President in the world. His combination of power, KGB expertise (basically the CIA of Russia but way more cutthroat) and sociopathic tendencies make him very scary.
Russia Fact: Russia is suspected to have 10-15 secret cities that have classified names and locations. They don’t appear on maps and they have no road signs. No foreigners are allowed to visit them.
Nothing To See Here
There’s nothing quite like trying to take a good “influencer-style” photo for Instagram and having it ruined by the cops taking someone to prison. Of course, is this case maybe this is what she wanted. Because in Russia, the weirder your picture is, the more followers you will get.
Russia Fact: Facebook is only the fourth most popular social media website in the country. Twitter is the sixth, and Instagram is the eighth. A site called Vk.com is at the top of the list with 4.6 million users!
The Manuel Russian ATM
This ATM in Russia appears to be broken, but this guy is going to help you out. Would you take money from a person inside the ATM? Did he just steal your debit card? How badly do you really need that money on a Friday night?
Russia Fact: On the Russian version of “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire” the audience misled the contestant so much that they stopped using the “ask the audience” lifeline entirely.
It’s A Cold Country With Warm Hearted Babushkas
This is one of the most Russian pictures I think we could’ve possibly seen. Only in Russia would they have full snowsuits for their dogs because the weather is so cold. Just ahead, a picture that hilariously shows what happens when you protest the government. It doesn’t end well no matter how long you smile for.
Russia Fact: In 2010, a heat wave in Russia led to the death of almost 1,000 people. The majority of them drown in swimming pools because they were drunk.
They Have The Weirdest Weddings
Russian wedding photos are just straight up bizarre. I mean, the creative aspect of this is pretty interesting but I just find myself screaming “WHY?” If a stern Russian man popped out of a champagne bottle like a genie, would you fall instantly in love? We’d probably wonder what was actually in the bottle.
