Messi the puma, named after the famous Argentine footballer, lives with its adoptive parents Aleksandr and Mariya Dmitriev in their apartment in Penza, Russia, since 2016. Messi is living the life that we all daydream about: the life of a spoiled catto.
Messi the puma, named after the famous Argentine footballer, lives with its adoptive parents Aleksandr and Mariya Dmitriev in their apartment in Penza, Russia, since 2016.
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Alexandra Zheleznova paints a world, where modern Russian reality is interwoven with mysticism, industrial aesthetics and the motives of the German Middle Ages: luxury vehicles, smoking chimneys of Siberian factories, snow, oil, blood and monsters with the heads of dogs.
Alexandra Zheleznova paints a world, where modern Russian reality is interwoven with mysticism, industrial aesthetics and the motives of the German Middle Ages: luxury vehicles, ...
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Meet ‘Eye-Catching’ Twin Cats Iriss And Abyss
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Beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to these beautiful twin cats, who have mismatched eyes. Named Iriss and Abyss, both sisters have a genetic condition called heterochrmomia, which produces a difference in colouration in both eyes due to a lack of melanin. Pavel Kasianov, from Saint-Petersburg Russia, adopted the crossbred 10-month-old kittens after seeing an advert online.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder when it comes to these beautiful twin cats, who have mismatched eyes.
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Artist Creates A New Pin-Up Calendar Inspired By Classic Masterpieces Of Kustodiyev And Bilibin
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“My name is Andrew Tarusov, and I’m a pin-up artist. You’ve probably already seen my work on the Internet or maybe you have one of my calendars. And today I am presenting my new calendar about Beautiful Russia of the Future to you! I have imagined a Russia where there will be no aggression, no intolerance towards some “other” people, where the main values will be love, mutual respect, understanding and freedom, where there will be no corruption and dirt"
“My name is Andrew Tarusov, and I’m a pin-up artist. You’ve probably already seen my work on the Internet or maybe you have one of my calendars.
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Russian Artist Perfectly Recreated Mutt Cutts Van From “Dumb And Dumber”
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Roman Pritula from St. Petersburg has made a “Dumb and Dumber” car with ears and a tongue and now he’s a star on the roads. On the very first day of driving he was stopped by the traffic police, but they didn’t find reasons to detain Roman.
Roman Pritula from St. Petersburg has made a “Dumb and Dumber” car with ears and a tongue and now he’s a star on the roads.
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Isobar Moscow responds to the recent FaceApp obsession by showing what will happen to our planet if the climate emergency continues. As FaceApp raises privacy concerns, Greenpeace Russia has decided to raise awareness about another important issue: the climate emergency. Working together with Isobar Moscow, Greenpeace has posted a series of Instagram carousels.
Isobar Moscow responds to the recent FaceApp obsession by showing what will happen to our planet if the climate emergency continues.
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We rarely have a chance to see what an artist saw when he was creating his masterpiece. But the Russian painter Stepan Nesterchuk from Dmitrov decided to provide us with such an opportunity. And, you know, it’s really cool to immerse yourself into the atmosphere of art creation.
We rarely have a chance to see what an artist saw when he was creating his masterpiece. But the Russian painter Stepan Nesterchuk from Dmitrov decided to provide us with such an opportunity.
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Created by Spektr art collective from Yekaterinburg, Russia, these artworks are both artistic and educational. Spektr proposes a new approach to public space design, a way to explore local identity by creating murals depicting historical artifacts that are usually hidden inside museums.
Created by Spektr art collective from Yekaterinburg, Russia, these artworks are both artistic and educational.
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The economic growth of the Russian film industry makes it attractive for those who want to make easy money. Businessmen of all kinds are eager to get a part of all these billions invested in this branch after some Russian movies success at the box office. Look, for example, at this colourful Russian-American trio (Jennifer Sulkess, AnnaFedoseeva and Ekaterina Dukhina) that emerged on the market quite recently.
The economic growth of the Russian film industry makes it attractive for those who want to make easy money.
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76 years old grandmother Lyubov Morekhodova from Siberia is not an ordinary pensioner. Lyubov learned to skate at the age of seven and now she spends her retirement days gliding across one of the deepest lakes in the world – Baikal. Retired technology engineer lives in a modest house and takes care of her beloved animals consisting of dogs, a cat, hens, roosters, calves, bulls, and cows.
76 years old grandmother Lyubov Morekhodova from Siberia is not an ordinary pensioner. Lyubov learned to skate at the age of seven and now she spends her retirement days gliding across one of the...
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Birthdays are supposed to be joyous occasions, where you gather your friends and family and celebrate your continued existence on planet Earth for yet another orbit of the sun. Mila Blatova from Nizhni Novgorod, Russia, decided to do things a differently this year, however. Instead of celebrating the milestone of reaching her 30th birthday, she instead decided that it was a time to grieve the passing of the most precious gift of all, her youth.
Birthdays are supposed to be joyous occasions, where you gather your friends and family and celebrate your continued existence on planet Earth for yet another orbit of the sun.
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Alexander Kravets from Moscow explores deeper levels of ridiculousness by recreating popular movies, TV scenes, games, or pictures of celebrities using only the things that he can find around him. Alexander discovered his passion for cosplay in 2015 and since then he's been brightening the days of almost 55k followers on Instagram.
Alexander Kravets from Moscow explores deeper levels of ridiculousness by recreating popular movies, TV scenes, games, or pictures of celebrities using only the things that he can find around him.
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Some cakes are just cakes. You eat them and that's it. But some of them are true masterpieces and you find pleasure by simply looking at them. Kalabasa bakery from Moskow, Russia, uses Instagram as their platform to show off their unique creations - cakes, decorated with chocolate brush strokes.
Some cakes are just cakes. You eat them and that's it. But some of them are true masterpieces and you find pleasure by simply looking at them.
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Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii was born near Moscow in 1863. Educated as a chemist, Prokudin-Gorskii applied his knowledge and skills towards the advancement of photography. He was especially interested in the reproduction of color, which at the time was a tedious and difficult process.
Sergei Mikhailovich Prokudin-Gorskii was born near Moscow in 1863. Educated as a chemist, Prokudin-Gorskii applied his knowledge and skills towards the advancement of photography.
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How can one fight the greyness and blandness of everyday life? With mad painting skills, apparently. Boris Chernichenko, who comes from the Russian city of Astrakhan, smote banality by decorating the stairwell in his apartment building. No more plain, white-ish walls – they’re now decorated with murals of natural landscapes.
How can one fight the greyness and blandness of everyday life? With mad painting skills, apparently. Boris Chernichenko, who comes from the Russian city of Astrakhan, ...
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Amazing Russia – Like You’ve Never Seen Before
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Russia is the biggest country in the world. When most people think of it, what comes to mind is the Kremlin, colorful domed churches, and maybe some snow and bears. This unusual advertising campaign challenges those typical views, showing sides of Russia not often seen even by Russians themselves. PayPal went and visited five of their customers who live in far-off places, creating an amazingly beautiful project documenting the lives of ordinary Russians.
Russia is the biggest country in the world. When most people think of it, what comes to mind is the Kremlin, colorful domed churches, and maybe some snow and bears.
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Russian miner Ivan Kislov sure knows how to make use of his work breaks. While working in Chukotka, Russia’s most north-eastern region, he takes some of the cutest photos of foxes to be published on the Internet. “Foxes are curious and can come very close, and I shoot with wide angle and telephoto lenses,” said Kislov. Foxes are natural models, so we’re more than happy to share his newest work.
Russian miner Ivan Kislov sure knows how to make use of his work breaks. While working in Chukotka, Russia’s most north-eastern region, ...
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Punishments In Russian Army
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These hilarious pictures show what happens to you in the Russian army when you make a mistake. Forgot your rifle? Maybe carrying around a huge wooden rifle will help you remember next time!
These hilarious pictures show what happens to you in the Russian army when you make a mistake. Forgot your rifle? Maybe carrying around a huge wooden rifle will help you remember next time!
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Russia, Russia, Russia is the only country with people too weird for the Internet to even handle. Seriously, have you noticed that everything weird, unsettling and ridiculous usually comes from there?
Russia, Russia, Russia is the only country with people too weird for the Internet to even handle. Seriously, have you noticed that everything weird, unsettling and ridiculous usually comes from there?
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Moments of Solitude
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Instagram user Maksim Zavialov takes pictures of pictures in an interesting juxtaposition of photography techniques. The resident of Khabarovsk, Russia, first captures a scene with Polaroid instant film and then holds up the exposure to snap an iPhone photo of the print surrounded by the real-life scene.
Instagram user Maksim Zavialov takes pictures of pictures in an interesting juxtaposition of photography techniques.
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Moscow-based photographer Darya Kondratyeva reinterprets spellbinding tales of enchantment in her beautiful portraits of young women and their animal companions. Inspired by the stories of figures like Little Red Riding Hood, Gretel, and Brave’s Merida, the photographer transports the viewer to distant, mythical realms through her stunning shots.
Moscow-based photographer Darya Kondratyeva reinterprets spellbinding tales of enchantment in her beautiful portraits of young women and their animal companions.
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Everyday Occurrences In Russia
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Queer Russian Girls
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There is a popular opinion that Russia has the most beautiful girls: slender, intelligent, well-groomed, with just the right amount of that mysterious soul mixed in. But this post is about another part of russian girls who disgrace themselves...
There is a popular opinion that Russia has the most beautiful girls: slender, intelligent, well-groomed, with just the right amount of that mysterious soul mixed in.
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Sexy Russian Soldier Julia Harlamova
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Meet Julia Harlamova. Juila us a soldier in the Russian Army and boy does she look good in a uniform.
Meet Julia Harlamova. Juila us a soldier in the Russian Army and boy does she look good in a uniform.
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Russia's Youngest Cadets
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A student from the General Yermolov Cadet School does push-up as a punishment for losing equipment during a two-day field exercise near the village of Sengileyevskoye, just outside the south Russian city of Stavropol April 12, 2014. The General Yermolov Cadet School in the southern Russian city of Stavropol is a state-run institution that teaches military and patriotic classes in addition to a normal syllabus. The school allows its pupils to take part in field-training trips, during which...
A student from the General Yermolov Cadet School does push-up as a punishment for losing equipment during a two-day field exercise near the village of Sengileyevskoye, ...
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Russian Climber Kirill Oreshkin
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“Kirill Oreshkin of Moscow is crazy. Without the aid of equipment or safety gear, Oreshkin climbs buildings, statues, and whatever he can get his hands on to dizzying heights and then takes the most gorgeous selfies imaginable”. (Photos by Kirill Oreshkin)
“Kirill Oreshkin of Moscow is crazy. Without the aid of equipment or safety gear, Oreshkin climbs buildings, statues, ...
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Some Russian stereotypes are incredibly true. There’s a lot more to the country than just a few preconceived notions, but if you’re wondering if Russians love vodka or if entire cities get snowed under, well…let’s find out!
Some Russian stereotypes are incredibly true. There’s a lot more to the country than just a few preconceived notions, ...
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Veniamin Alekseyev says Grand Duchess Anastasia probably did escape.
But in 1991, when the remains of the Russian royals were unearthed, DNA testing proved that the bodies were indeed those of the Tsar, Tsarina and their children.Alekseyev, however, is unconvinced and claims that Anna Anderson really was the lost princess in an explosive new book.
'On the basis of the archive documents discovered, and new Russian and foreign evidence I have seen since 1991, I have reason to think the...
But in 1991, when the remains of the Russian royals were unearthed, DNA testing proved that the bodies were indeed those of the Tsar, Tsarina and their children.Alekseyev, however, is unconvinced and claims that Anna Anderson really was the lost princess in an explosive new book.
'On the basis of the archive documents discovered, and new Russian and foreign evidence I have seen since 1991, I have reason to think the...
Veniamin Alekseyev says Grand Duchess Anastasia probably did escape.
But in 1991, when the remains of the Russian royals were unearthed, ...
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But in 1991, when the remains of the Russian royals were unearthed, ...
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