How do Russians count seals now?

The Soviet leader's adage, as noted by Stalin's secretary Boris Bazhanov after his death, is one he lived by, as it now embodies the hollow ballot-casting in the single-party Soviet regime. It has also rung true of many regimes since, including in Russia. read more

These Russian seals celebrated Victory Day on Saturday by holding rifles and wearing hats! Victory Day commemorates the country's victory over Germany in World War II. The seals live in the Siberian town of Irkutsk at an aquatic park. read more

A common misconception is that SEALs are the smallest, most elite special operations unit. Turns out the Rangers have nearly half as many men as the SEALs. A common misconception is that SEALs are the smallest, most elite special operations unit. read more

An aquatic park in the Russian Siberian town of Irkutsk stages a patriotic-themed show to mark VE day by giving toy rifles to two seals. The show featured seals wearing military hats with Soviet symbols shooting water pistols, saluting and holding toy rifles while turning around. read more