The name Russia seems to have synonymity with news these days. But this country has facts that stretch far beyond headlines. 

Interesting truths about Russia prove there’s a lot that needs closer examination. 

Russia is the largest country in the world. It’s known as a key political player and power all over the globe. This country runs as a behemoth in oil production, making it the largest worldwide. 

But there’s more to this geographical authority than power and political prowess.

There are many facets about Russia you may not know. Read on to learn 10 Weird facts about Russia.

1. Procreation Facts About Russia 

Russia’s big on babies. To prove it, they’ve designated a day for families to create them. 

Procreation Day-Day of Conception-is a Russian holiday that celebrates a day to make a baby. You read that right. On September 12th, Russia gives couples the day off to try and conceive a child. 

If they’re successful and give birth nine months later on June 12th, the rewards are plentiful. June 12th marks Russia’s national day. In celebration, families who give birth to children on this day receive cars, money, and prizes. 

2. You’ll Need a Lot of Watches

If you’re used to Pacific, Eastern, and Central time, pack up more than one watch when you visit Russia. 

Russia has more times zones than Santa has reindeer. Peaked at 11 at one point, Russia reaches weird heights with nine time zones. Plan on doing a lot of resetting if you go for a visit. 

3. Lands Between Two Continents 

Russies lies uniquely between two continents-Europe and Asia. Although this country spreads across 12% of the earth, it’s divided. 

Apart of it shares European borders and Asian borders, making it the largest country on multiple continents.  

4. Make Waves of Orgasmic Proportions

In the rapids of the River Vuoksi, contestants as young as 16 race across the river on sex dolls! Yep, Russians ride sex toys. 

Russians refer to this weird but fun event as the Bubble Baba Challenge. It’s even landed a page on social media-Facebook!

5. Faster Taxis?

If you’re sick of heavy traffic in metropolitan cities like New York and LA, pay an ambulance for a ride. Just kidding. You can’t do that in The States.

But you can do it in Russia!

The affluent don’t fight with taxis. They pay fake ambulances for faster rides to avoid being backed up traffic. And they sip wine over caviar when doing it. 

6. Twinning

Russia likes to win, and they do it with twins-dining, or course. Staffed entirely by identical twins, the Twin Stars Diner (t)wins in the restaurant race.

Rumor is the diner may have closed. But its memorable staff and customer service remain a part of history. 

7. Who Run the World? Girls!

At least in Russia, they do. The term “a good man is hard to find” finds its meaning in Russia.

The women outnumber the men-9 million times more. In other words, there are fewer mustaches than there are shawls-russian shawls. If you’re a woman planning a move to Russia, marry first. Then take your family with you. 

8. Trailway, Airplane, or Caravan?

Oleta Adams doesn’t care how you get there, but Russians do. They have Trans-Siberian-the world’s longest railway. 

If you went for a nonstop ride, you’d almost span the entire country in six days. 

9. McHungry?

The golden arches are a staple in the fast food industry, especially during busy lunch hours. Well, Russians never have to worry about being hungry. 

Moscow’s home to the world’s largest McDonalds. The fast-food phenom sits 700 hungry customers. It serves more than 30,000 a day. 

10. Bottom’s Up!

You say tomatoes, we say Vodka! Russia is the drinking capital of the world. Critics believe the country’s drinking itself to death.

Having consumed 11.5 liters of alcohol in a year, that number continues to swell. You better bring your best shot game to keep up with the Russians. 

Visit Russia 

A fact is not fake news if go see it for yourself. These facts about Russia proves there’s more to learn about this mammoth-sized country. 

Take some time to learn more about the awe and fun, weird truths concerning Russia.

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