- Say what you like about Russia, but there's never a boring day.
On the web, visitors and natives share their experiences in the country of Putin, patriarchs and pelmeny. Using hashtags like #onlyinrussia and its Russian twin #тольковРоссии , they have taken to documenting everyday experiences in a country that shows its wacky side on a daily basis —whether it wants to or not.
So from vodka-to-go to a cannibal's dream, here are the best 50 "only in Russia" moments. If you feel there's an important one missing, let us know in the comments.1. The one with the seriously disturbing advert on the metro.
2. The saucy matryoshka in lingerie.
3. The fireman who built his own hovercraft.
4. The hot drink with a very Russian twist.
5. The president's name that became a pub-slash-tongue-twister.
6. The bike that would make Lance Armstrong jealous.
7. The creative driving strategies.
In #russia the #hardshoulder lane has a new meaning! #onlyinrussia #racing pic.twitter.com/vQBOgnDiz98. The mixed signals.
9. The man who knows how to fight the enemy - and the enemy is dirt.
10. The chubby little boy with the grown-up toy.
"Russians posing near statues and fountains are a common sight", reflects Instagram user corinevr. "But this boy, with his toy for young and old, caught our eye." Indeed.11. The classy, understated world of golf.
12. The contact lenses vending machine.
13. The dog house that just may leave your pup a little cleaner.
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