Tag Archives: Media

Drycleangate

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov found time in his busy schedule last week to personally respond to Miriam Elder’s whining about her dry-cleaning. Gotta love the sarcasm in the letter he published in the Guardian: I am sorry to hear about … Continue reading →

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Posted on November 22, 2011 by

The first time I saw a clip of something like this it was funny because it was just so unexpected and absurd. This time around, though, I’m starting to wonder if there’s just something seriously up with Russian news anchors … Continue reading →

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Anna Chapman update

Posted on February 18, 2011 by

Props to CK for the journalism:

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This video is safe for work

Posted on February 5, 2011 by

The Russian word for ‘circumcision’ is обрезание. I learned it by watching this clip of the TV Show “Healthy Living”, on which the host demonstrates her interpretation of the proper procedure on an unwitting audience member. The glitter is meant … Continue reading →

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Coverage of the blast at Domodedovo

Posted on January 25, 2011 by

Cell phone camera footage of the aftermath: President Dmitri Medvedev’s Twitter account: “Law enforcement and government officials responsible for transport security will be held to account.” http://twitter.com/kremlinrussia_e The Moscow Times report: http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/blast-kills-34-at-domodedovo/429530.html (includes airport schematic and photos) Medvedev’s remarks to … Continue reading →

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Update on Protests in Russia

Posted on January 15, 2011 by

Several weeks ago tensions between nationalistic Russian soccer fans and the Caucasian immigrant communities here in Moscow intensified: after two immigrants suspected of murdering a Russian soccer fan were released from police custody, the soccer fanatics, together with many ultra-nationalistic … Continue reading →

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NOT FUNNY

Posted on November 8, 2010 by

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/07/world/europe/07russia.html?_r=1

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Mr. Trololo is back!!

Posted on October 2, 2010 by

I’ll admit after watching this I somewhat regret not shelling out 1000 rubles to see Edward Hill perform at B2 here in July. He’s back, with a great supporting cast, and clearly is still at the top of his game: … Continue reading →

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Temper Flares at State-Owned TV Station

Posted on July 27, 2010 by

Lolz….

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