A character from a 1988 Soviet animated film has taken on a new life as a 2022 internet meme.

“There was a certain girl here who was handing out some permission to paint to artists, complete nonsense. I gave her this work, and the first thing she said was that it was a very dangerous job, because if Gorbachev saw it, he would not allow the unification of Germany and that she will send it to the senate of West Berlin, which was a different country, for approval.” 

                                   –  Dmitry Vrubel, the artist behind the Berlin Wall's "The Fraternal Kiss"

Three American tech leaders, Tinder, Whatsapp, and Snapchat, are being sued in a Russian court. 

Russian event promoters have begun requiring artists to promise that they won't include political statements in their performances.

European rockers come together to help Ukraine.

The prices of multiple iPhone models are decreasing in Russia. 

Celebrity couple Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are being praised for raising over $35 million for Ukrainian refugees. 

A rare Star Wars collectible is to be sold at auction to aid Ukraine.

Embroidery brings 84-year-old Yulia Aleshicheva peace and focuses her mind ravaged by dementia. But thanks to an enterprising grandson, her colorful art has many fans around the world.

A Russian teenager faces 5 years in jail for crimes committed in Minecraft.

In the face of anxiety and uncertainty, sales of books about tarot cards, karma, and other esoteric, spiritual practices are skyrocketing in Russia.

The newly released Wordle game now has a Russian language version! Go try it out!