Russia Tries to Save the World

This scares the hell out of me. No, really. It scares me almost as much as those 2012 end-of-the-world theories. I mean ... damn!

Russia Talks of Plans to Divert Asteroid
The leader of Russia’s space agency said this week that the country is considering plans to divert an asteroid thought to possibly be on a collision course with the Earth.

Anatoly Perminov told the Voice of Russia that plans were being discussed in closed-door meetings for a mission to divert the asteroid, known as Apophis.

However, international estimates differ on the likelihood of the asteroid making an impact with the planet. Read the full story here ...

Presidential Pads

Check out these sweet pads. I wonder how all the ex-communists feel about the president having more than 10 houses.

The Russian President's Cribs
With a job that keeps him on the move, the president of Russia naturally requires multiple places throughout the country to which he can retreat. Here is a look at some of the places Dmitry Medvedev, Vladimir Putin and other Russian leaders have called home at one time or another. Read the full story here ...

Russians Create 9/11 Statue

Here's something you don't see every day. Even though this is a couple of years old, it's still nice to be reminded that Russia and the U.S. are not strictly in competition with each other. As a Russian-American, this is the kind of inter-cultural partnership stuff I like to see. Good times.

Russian Artist Creates Sept. 11 Memorial
Despite a history of competition and sometimes tense relations, Russia and the United States do share a deep-seated respect for each other. That is what is evident from the installation of a little-known monument that a Russian artist erected in New Jersey to honor the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Following the 2001 attacks, renowned Russian artist Zurab Tsereteli decided to create the monument, having been moved by the outpouring of grief he observed in Moscow. He visited the site of the attack and the surrounding areas and ultimately chose Bayonne, New Jersey – across the river from the attack site as well as the Statue of Liberty – as the location for the monument. Read the full story here ...

Women's Top Pet Peeves ... Or Something Like It

The only one of these that seems somewhat reasonable to me is the first one - selfishness. But even the reasoning behind that one is a little iffy. The rest of the list kind of seems like one woman's complaints about her husband, rather than a poll of many women. I guess it's still kind of cute. What do you think?

Russian Newspaper Takes Poll of Women's Pet Peeves
Pravda, a Russian newspaper, recently conducted an opinion poll of women to determine their top pet peeves toward their husbands. Some of the answers were more surprising than others.

The Top Pet Peeve

Coming in at No. 1 on the list was “selfishness,” which the paper noted is the basis for many other pet peeves women have with men. They attribute men’s selfishness to an underlying feeling of loneliness due to their inability to bear children. Whether or not you agree with this analysis, it’s no stretch to believe that a truly selfish gentleman would be the cause of much grief for his Russian bride. Read the full story here ...

Rocker's Russian Girlfriend to Tell All?

Well this should be fun to watch. Nothing like poking in to the private life of the ex-girlfriend of an over-the-hill rock star whose age and hard-partying lifestyle has led him to resemble a Freddy Krueger mask. I kind of wonder if maybe the entirety of their relationship was just part of an elaborate plot to get her on this show. Then again, I wonder why I should even care about this at all.

Russian Girlfriend of Rolling Stones Guitarist Stars in Reality Show
The 21-year-old hot Russian ex-girlfriend of Rolling Stones guitarist Ronnie Wood just might spill the beans about her scandalous relationship with the older rock star via British television.

Ekaterina Ivanova recently accepted a $160,000 deal to appear in next month’s Celebrity Big Brother, one of the most popular shows in British TV history, according to the British tabloid The Sun. She will be joined on the final season of the series by other famous faces, including Pamela Anderson. Read the full story here ...

Russian Hottie Packs a Punch

Here's one lady you wouldn't want to make mad. She's what I would call deceptively deadly.

Hot Russian Boxer Wins Heavyweight Belt
In her first fight in her native country, Russian boxer Natalia Ragozina won a knockout to set a new record in women’s boxing.

More than 5,000 spectators convened to watch the fight in Yekaterinburg, the largest city in Russia’s Ural Mountains, 1,100 miles east of Moscow.

The glamorous female champion, who has previously won seven super-middleweight belts, emerged victorious from a Saturday night bout against Pamela “Grenade” London of Guyana. Read the full story here ...

Only in Russia ...

Here's something to inspire in you a little holiday cheer. From a fellow blogger: scenes you would only witness in Russia. Enjoy!

See the rest here ...

Hey Baby, What's Your Major?

Hot Russian students ... another one I couldn't resist posting. You know you can't resist looking at it either.

Hot Russian Students (Lots of Pics!)
Just as beauty is an important quality for those seeking a Russian bride, a woman with smarts is also desired. Hence, we bring you our pictorial collection of Russian students. Whether they’re just starting a college education or pursuing some other advanced degree, these Russian ladies can stimulate you intellectually as well as visually. See the full pictorial ...

Iron Man 2 Features Russian Villain

Usually I'm not into fantasy or superhero movies. But Iron Man 2 looks like it might actually be worth a viewing. Especially since the villain is Russian. And you know Russians make the best villains.

Interesting that Mickey Rourke actually visited a prison in Moscow to research his role.

Click the link to the story to watch the trailer.

Mickey Rourke Plays Russian Villain in Iron Man 2
The trailer for what is sure to be one of the most popular movies of 2010 was released today, giving audiences their first look at the film’s sinister character, who happens to hail from Russia.

Actor Mickey Rourke appears in the film’s trailer as the Russian bad boy known as “Whiplash,” a whip-wielding nemesis to the film’s title character, played by Robert Downey Jr. Read the full story here ...

Putin is a Possible Mack Daddy

I give this story a 50-50 chance of being true. Putin is such a mack daddy. And, oh, so evil. I feel like watching that movie Rosemary's Baby ...

P.S. I hope you enjoy the lovely photo I chose to go with this story. My God ... talk about flexibility. Of course, I guess you'd have to be flexible with certain things to be the mistress of Dr. Evil.

Hot Russian Gymnast Reportedly Has Putin's Love Child
Rumors are buzzing around Russia that the country’s renowned gymnast, Alina Kabaeva, has given birth to a baby boy. However, the news is not being celebrated the way one might anticipate due to rumors of who fathered the child – one Vladimir Putin.

Russian news sources have been reluctant to print stories announcing the birth. Previous rumors of the Russian prime minister’s alleged extra-marital affair with Kabaeva have incited Putin’s ire. Read the full story here ...

Fedor is Russia's Best Athlete

I'm pleased to see Fedor get the recognition he deserves - now in America too. I can't speak for the tennis chick as I'm not much of a tennis guy.

Russians Vote Fighter, Tennis Star as Year's Best Athletes
They are shining stars in their respective sports and national heroes in Russia, the home country they share.

This year, thousands of Russians chose both of Svetlana Kuznetsova and Fedor Emelianenko to be named the country’s Athletes of the Year.

The first-ever award honoring Russian athletes drew half a million fans, who voted for their country’s favorite sports figures. Read the full story here ...

... But I Did Stay at a Capsule Hotel Last Night

Sounds like my kind of place. Anyone know if they have anything like this in North America?

Russian Airport Opens New "Capsule" Hotel
If you’re journeying to Russia to meet your future Russian bride for the first time, you now have the ability to spend your time between flights with the utmost in convenience at the country’s first-ever capsule hotel.

On Nov. 25, 2009, the hotel officially opened on the 5^th floor of the Air Express terminal at the international airport in Sheremetyevo. Read the full story here ...

Russian Aliens Attack Norway ... Well, Not Really

This was pretty interesting. Imagine looking up and seeing something like this. I read the initial stories which said they thought it could either anything from a UFO to a new, previously unseen type of weather phenomenon. Thank God it was just a missile!

Russian Missile Prompts UFO Fears
The X Files used to say, "the truth is out there." And it is. Except this time it was Russians, not aliens.

Thousands of Norwegians were shocked Wednesday when the early morning sky lit up with a strange spiraling light that some thought meant the arrival of aliens. It turns out though that the strange sighting was the result of a failed Russian missile test. Read the full story here ...

Russian Kids Send Letters to Father Frost

I remember my family telling me about Ded Moroz when I was a kid. Then in school everything was always about Santa. It took a bit for me to realize they were essentially the same dude.

Russian Children Get Season's Greetings from Ded Moroz
He looks like Santa Claus, but it’s not quite the same thing.

In Russia this year, children have the ability to send letters to Ded Moroz, the Russian equivalent of Santa, Father Christmas, or whatever name you would apply to the season’s gift-giving legend.

Starting on Nov. 5, post offices across Russia began taking letters from children addressed to the man whose name when translated means “Father Frost.” Read More ...

Tattooed Russians ... I'll Take Two!

All right, I admit it: I have a thing for women with ink. I also have a thing for women from Russia. So I was pleased to come across this little pictorial this morning. Russian ladies with tattoos. Too bad a lot of them aren't close up - or are otherwise only faintly visible due to the distance at which the photo was taken. But whatev ... they're still fun to look at.

Russian Women with Tattoos (Lots of Pics!)
Whether temporary or permanent, small and discrete or large and bold, these ladies are proud to show their ink. Some of them may be hard to spot, so for a closer examination, we recommend taking a look at the additional photos each lady has on her profile. Simply click each photo to have a look at the profile for each of these lovely Russian (and one Colombian) tattooed ladies. See More ...

Celebrities or Russian Brides?

Sorry I've been on the down-low the last few days. Not sure when I'll have time to do a thorough update. But in the meantime, here's a pictorial from theChive, featuring Russian brides and their celebrity lookalikes. Some of these are pretty funny. Enjoy!

One is a celebrity, the other - a real Russian mail order bride (20 Photos)
As many of you know, I’m an addict of the outer fringes of Russian culture. One of my favorite things is fantasy shopping for mail order brides (don’t judge). Read more ...