The ethnic Uzbek, originally from Samarkand, was wounded in battle in 1980 and rescued by nearby villagers.
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Russian Meteor Blast ‘Heard’ from Antarctica to Greenland
It was the low-frequency sound wave heard ’round the world.
Woman Catches Fiancé Kissing Another Woman Via Russia’s Google Street View
Busted!
WATCH: Meteorites Crash in Russia
In scenes reminiscent of a Hollywood blockbuster, a series of explosions rocked the skies above the Urals, injuring hundreds and prompting fears of an alien invasion.
Vladimir Putin Enlists Boyz II Men to Boost Russia’s Declining Birth Rate
Will Russians take Boyz II Men’s lyrics literally in a bid to lift the country’s population?
Stalingrad: On the 70th Anniversary of a Tide-Turning Battle, a Controversial Name Makes a Comeback
Once again, Stalingrad is here.
Eye Spy: Russian Dashboard Cameras Capture Accidents Galore
The Internet is fraught with dash cam disaster footage, but that’s not because Russian drivers are the worst.
WATCH: Russian Man Escapes Truck Crash Unharmed with Poise and Grace
In the wake of an unexpected road crash, one truck driver landed a dismount to make an Olympian gymnast jealous.
Russia Reveals Vast Secret Diamond Reserves
These previously classified diamonds aren’t forever, but they could last us the next 3,000 years.
Vlad vs. Wild: Russia’s Vladimir Putin Admits His Crazy Wildlife Stunts Were Setups
Donning a flight suit and leading six young cranes on their migration home? Hugging giant polar bears in the Arctic? Doesn’t every world leader do these things?
The 5 Most Elaborate Marriage Proposals Ever
If you’re going to put that much effort into it, you’d better hope the answer will be yes.
It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane, It’s… Vladimir Putin
The Russian President used a motorized hang-glider to lead a flock of endangered birds to safety.