in-soviet-russia

Protestor Easily Escapes Russian Police

Christopher Han · 12/26/10 02:00PM

Remember to lock your doors! That includes the backseat of a paddy wagon! Unfortunately for the Russian Police, they must have assumed that the next guy would take care of that crucial step. Alas, the one that got away..

Russian Kid Jumps Off Building with Makeshift Bungee Cord

Matt Cherette · 12/08/10 07:51PM

In Soviet Russia, bungee cord jumps you! Or something. Anyway, here's another video of crazy Russian kids doing crazy Russian things, like—in this case—sliding off the roof of an abandoned building with only a waist-attached makeshift bungee cord.

A Collection of Russian Truck Driver Badassery

Matt Cherette · 12/02/10 02:34PM

In Soviet Russia, trucks don't drive around water—they drive through water! Or so it appears in this predictably insane video, featuring nearly three minutes of Russian truck drivers—and their vehicles of choice—plowing through seemingly unmaneuverable roadways. Watch inside.

This Can't Be What Russia Looks Like.. Can It?

Christopher Han · 11/21/10 06:00PM

Recently a video has been going around with the title "Russia in 15 Seconds." It captures an incredibly bleak picture of life in a poor village.. almost too bleak. Could it be real?

Cop Pulls Over Car, Then Jumps Inside to Avoid a Pack of Wolves

Matt Cherette · 10/15/10 02:40PM

Here's something you don't see... ever. A Russian cop, busy patrolling a highway, pulls over a car because of a broken headlight. Soon thereafter, though, the cop jumps inside the car to avoid a giant pack of wolves. Video inside.