Russia has unveiled its first human-like robot powered by artificial intelligence, TASS reported on November 11, citing the New Technology Coalition. During the presentation, the robot — named Idol — unexpectedly collapsed. According to the Moscow Agency, video from the event shows the robot slowly walking onto the stage accompanied by two people, with “Gonna…
While life in Russia is already tough enough as it is, some lawmakers seem determined to make it even more dramatically miserable for ordinary people. In recent months, officials and public activists have been pumping out bizarre legislative ideas at full speed — each stranger than the last. Below is a roundup of the latest…
If you thought the world had calmed down, think again. October in Russia brought us everything from bizarre inventions to psychological trends and international bathroom drama. Buckle up — here’s your monthly digest of the weirdest, most wonderfully absurd headlines. Soviet Spirit Meets Modern Safety: Niva Finally Gets an Airbag The car airbag was invented…
A woman has, for the first time in history, been appointed captain of a nuclear-powered icebreaker. Marina Starovoitova has taken command of the Yamal: the fourth largest icebreaker in the world, equipped with two nuclear reactors whose combined power would be enough to supply a city of 150,000 people. Cold waters, warm progress. rbc.ru Pets…
🥟 Putin, Steve Witkoff, and the Legendary Cheburek We kick things off with the Kremlin’s latest high-profile guest: American real estate developer Steve Witkoff. Before meeting Vladimir Putin, Russian media breathlessly reported on what was clearly the real diplomatic headline of the day — Witkoff’s breakfast. Not just any breakfast, mind you, but a cheburek…
This week brings depressive, sad, and even alarming headlines from across Russia. 129 Russian Cities May Disappear 129 Russian cities are on the brink of disappearing due to depopulation, according to RANEPA (Russian Presidential Academy of National Economy and Public Administration). 3.4 million people are affected. Among them: Verkhny Tagil, Inta, Kem, Torzhok, and Okha….
