A Malaysia Airlines passenger plane crashes in Ukraine, near Russian border, on Thursday, killing all 298 people aboard, mostly Dutch. It's believed that the plane was shot down by pro-Russian separatist. It's a sad and shocking tragedy. Condolences to the … [Read more...] about Malaysia Airlines MH17 crashes in Ukraine
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Maria Sharapova – Head Tennis pictorial
Behind the scene images of Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova when filming a HEAD Tennis commercial (video further below) in which she "tested" the brand's Graphene™ racquet in some odd situations. Update - The video has been deleted from the official … [Read more...] about Maria Sharapova – Head Tennis pictorial
First McDonald’s in Moscow in 1990
Old video showing the long queue on the opening day (Jan 31, 1990) of the first - and back then the world's largest - McDonald's restaurant in former Soviet Union. The restaurant was operated by McDonald's Canada instead of the American HQ, probably to … [Read more...] about First McDonald’s in Moscow in 1990
Djokovic vs. Sharapova: Power Golf
Russian tennis darling Maria Sharapova and Serbian ace Novak Djokovic doing a bit of tennis+golf game in this Head Tennis video. … [Read more...] about Djokovic vs. Sharapova: Power Golf
Maria Sharapova Harper’s Bazaar Russia
Russian tennis star Maria Sharapova is featured in August 2012 issue of Harper's Bazaar Magazine in her homeland. … [Read more...] about Maria Sharapova Harper’s Bazaar Russia
Maria Sokolovski T3 March 2011
Russian model Maria Sokolovski was the cover girl for March 2013 issue of UK's T3 Magazine. The model was famous (although more well known as Neha Dalvi, a fake name) as the model for Indian fashion brand Seasons... … [Read more...] about Maria Sokolovski T3 March 2011
50th anniversary of human’s journey into outer space
Soviet cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin [wiki] became the first human being to journey into outer space, and also the first to orbit the earth, on April 12, 1961. … [Read more...] about 50th anniversary of human’s journey into outer space
Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics mascots
The Hare, Polar Bear and Leopard have been chosen as the official Sochi 2014 Olympic Winter Games mascots following the results of a public vote, while The Ray of Light and the Snowflake will be the Paralympic Winter Games mascots. … [Read more...] about Sochi 2014 Winter Olympics mascots
The world’s smallest aquarium?
Russian artist Anatoly Konenko [Rs], who specializes in micro-miniature art, has created possibly the world's smallest aquarium. The tank measures just 30 x 24 x 14 mm and holds only 10 ml of water (about two teaspoons) - enough to hold three miniature … [Read more...] about The world’s smallest aquarium?
Russia & Qatar to host 2018 & 2022 FIFA World Cup
FIFA has chosen Russia to host the 2018 FIFA World Cup, while the 2022 tournament was awarded to Qatar. Official press release from FIFA... FIFA President Joseph S. Blatter announced the result of the FIFA Executive Committee's vote on Thursday 2 December … [Read more...] about Russia & Qatar to host 2018 & 2022 FIFA World Cup