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.
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Priviet Comrade! Russian? We have all of your favorite Russian memes gifs and puns all wrapped up in a bow. Whether you're fluent in Paruski, or learned a few choice swear words from your grandma, all things Russian are here to give you a taste of the motherland.
There's bad photoshops and then there are these. Honestly, we know that people like to get a little bit creative with their wedding photos but these take bad photoshop to a whole new level. Who knew there was a need to make it look like your new bride can fit into your pocket? Or, that it's cool to look like you're floating on a giant swan into your wedding? The Russians, apparently. Yeah, we're also speechless, but enjoy scrolling though for a good laugh!
Our female artist of the week is Ellen Sheindlin, a Russian artist who creates photos that are simply out of this world. Each one of her pictures is breathtakingly stunning, while also being somewhat terrifying. Combining aspects of fantasy and reality, no two of her photos are alike. They stimulate the mind, the eyes, and the soul, making you think about what you are looking at in a deep way. Her artwork is stunning and you can scroll through a selection of her work below, before checking out more on her Instagram page.
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!
Russian photographer Kristina Makeeva captures girls in dresses set against beautiful landscapes around the world. The special patterns and fabrics add a great magic to those incredible photos.
