WOW Russia!

I discovered this website about a few years back and have gone back to it today out of pure curiosity. "WOW Russia!" is an entertaining site discussing the many symbolic things that associate with Russia, created by a design student, Elena Marus.


http://www.russiankafe.com/2007/07/18/wow-russia/


The blinding pink of the background was purposefully chosen to add some lightheartedness and to make a point of telling the viewers that humour is present in the content. At first, I was a little confused while reading about the stereotypes since some of the things written were true. But I quickly realized that it is done deliberately: in order to inform the readers about the stereotypical objects that associate with the nation, while adding some sarcasm to let the reader decide for themselves where to draw the line. The images are amusing and the site also has other interesting features such as "best phrases to survive". It was created a few years back in 2007, but the content is by no means outdated so definitely check it out!

The Website: http://wowrussia.com/



xoxo,


Russian Doll



Russian Dolls

Hello again. Long time no see. Just writing to clear something up.

I am not in any way related to the TV show "Russian Dolls" and would never ever want to be. Not to offend any of the people involved, but that show is not only an embarassment to Russians abroad, but the entire nation.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/picturegalleries/picturesoftheday/8695156/Pictures-of-the-day-11-August-2011.html?image=23 

If you, however, happen to be one of the blessed ones who has not heard about the show you should look it up, watch an episode and swear to never watch it again.



xoxo,

Russian Doll