“Unbelievable Scenes from Everyday Russia: What Other Countries Would Call ‘Out of This World'”
Russia Fact: Lake Karachay is radioactive because it’s a nuclear dumping ground. If you spend more than one hour standing near it you’ll die.
They Don’t Live By The Rules
Photo Credit: Reddit / Kebabiukass
If there’s anything to take away from a Russian’s attitude it’s that they don’t care what anyone else thinks. They’ll openly cheat in sports as long as they win and if they’re called out about it, they’ll just deny, deny, deny.
Russia Fact: In 1920, the Soviet Union became the first country to legalize abortion. In 2005, it was reported that they had more abortions than live births that year.
Recycling Is A Capitalist Plot To Destroy The World?
This picture is hilarious because of the grin on the garbage can. The thought of this mascot getting brutally beaten up while maintaining that smile is mildly comedic. You’ve probably seen some weird things in a trunk, but I bet it’s not as weird as this picture coming up.
Russia Fact: In 1700, a Russian lady gave birth to 69 kids which included 16 pairs of twins, 7 set of triplets and four sets of quadruplets.
Start ‘Em Young
If there was a culture of humans that would be the closest to super-humans, it would be Russians. The grooming process they have for their kids is unmatched. Kids basically vote by the age of three (as long as it’s for Putin). This kid is going to see some things!
Russia Fact: Russia’s homicide rate is twice what it is in America. They fluctuate around 10 death by murder per 100,000 people.
American Celebrities Live Different Lives In Russia
Imagine never having stepped foot in a country only to find out that you live a second life there? I’d be thoroughly disappointed if the second version of me was a computer repair person. Couldn’t they do something cooler? To be fair, if you’d never heard of Zach Braff before, he does look like the type of person who would repair computers.
Russia Fact: On average, Russians drink upwards of 6.3 shots of liquor per week while Americans only drink 3.3.
Peppa Pig Is Spotted In Russia
There are so many questions that the driver of this car needs to answer for. There aren’t many sane reasons why you should have a live pig in the trunk of your car. Prepare yourself for the most badass Russian Harry Potter you’ll ever see. He’s coming up.
Russia Fact: 25% of Russian men die before they reach the age of 55 which is compared to only 1% in the United States.
The Russian Kid’s Clothing Collection 2018
The fashion in Russia is centered around warmth, which makes sense, Kids walk around looking like hovering snowballs. Seriously though, can this kid even move? They’re bundled up so tight it looks like they have to be rolled to the park, school, or wherever it is they are going.
Russia Fact: The average Russian consumes 18 liters of alcohol annually which is over two times the amount that experts consider dangerous.
The Pets Are Certainly Not Traditional
Imagine growing up with a bear as your pet. While most people are afraid of the Shitzus in America, Russians let actual bears into their homes without batting an eye. These two will grow up together and be best friends for sure!
Russia Fact: World War II technically hasn’t ended yet due to a dispute over the Kuril Islands. Russia and Japan still haven’t signed a peace treaty and therefore remain at war.
Harry Potter Is A Way Of Life
Russians try to recreate American TV shows and movies, but they make them so much more aggressive. I dare you to tell this Harry Potter that Hermione is not real. It’d be the last words you ever spoke after dealing with the devious spell she casts on you! Coming up, the most Russian suit you’ll ever see and it’s too perfect.
Russia Fact: It’s now illegal in Russia to tell children that gay people exist.
They Get Creative With Their Infrastructure
When your government is corrupt and seldom gives communities enough money to help rebuild their infrastructure, you have to get creative. This is Russian engineering at its finest. How did America never think to put logs in potholes?
Russia Fact: Since 1959, there’s a research center that has been domesticating red foxes. They are so well behaved now that many fox owners say they are easier to care for than dogs.
Russian TV Is Very Real
When you were a kid, did you ever dream of being so rich that you could buy your own ambulance to take you places without traffic? Probably not. But I bet you wish you did. So wealthy that traffic just moves for you.
