russia

Russia is a weird place. Granted, it's on its way up, but communist and post-communist countries have a reputation for being pretty... drab. We're not saying it's the worst place in the world, but we're not saying it's Hollywood. And speaking of Hollywood, can you imagine how depressing it would be if all your favorite movies had been shot in the former USSR? Well, not you don't have to because someone has recreated a bunch of famous movie scenes as if they were filmed in Russia, and they're f*cking depressing. Scroll through and see what I mean.

A nail salon in Russia is famous for its outrageous, impractical but also intrinsically detailed nail designs. Check out the photos below for a taste of just how talented they are. From meat grinders to tiny toothbrushes, here is a selection of things no one would ever need on their nails. Ever! Just when you thought you'd seen everything. 

Nail art is a beauty trend that is blowing up on social media. Any beauty enthusiast with Instagram can attest to pictures of fresh manicures in their newsfeed on a daily basis. From a classic French to decadent jewels and glitter, we have more inspiration at our fingertips than ever before. One salon in Russia has taken nail art to the extreme, treating nails like tiny blank canvases ready to be turned into masterpieces. Nail Sunny's Instagram page displays some of their most outrageous, creative and mesmerizing nail designs, and we're blown away. From mini hairy legs to cheese graters, these designs are both totally impractical, but also mesmerizing, and we can't stop looking!

Trying to sell your apartment could be quite challenging, mainly because supply is usually surpassing demand. Who could be asked for help in this situation? Alexander Kainov from Chelyabinsk, Russia, decided to address the legendary moviemaker, Quentin Tarantino, who came to a visit in Moscow this month. When Kainov saw his extreme popularity, he decided to use the exploding number of memes on the Russian internet, added them to photos of his flat and published the result. As you can imagine, his advert became very popular.  

Lesya Guseva is an extremely creative Russian artist. She has taken us through time and space and created a series of illustrations called "Pensioners" in which she gives us a sneak peek at some superheroes, heroes, and even some villains, and what their retirement future might hold for them...

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This is how they do it in Russia...