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Do You Even Ice Lift, Bro?
But more important: note that badass old lady casually swimming next to him while he makes a huge spectacle of his cold water weight sesh.
From Death in the Ring to a Light Heavyweight Title Bout: Sergey Kovalev
It's no wonder Sergey Kovalev's nickname is "Krusher". Of his 30 victories, 26 have ended in knockouts. The Russian's journey to success hasn't been all highs, however.
Meet Russia's Teenage Rave Revolutionaries in Our New Documentary
In a film made possible by AXE, THUMP heads to Moscow and steps into the fascinating and visually stunning world of Skotoboinya.
Flavours of Brooklyn: Coney Island
From Coney Island’s classic candy apples to its Russian stroganoff, Sam Mason (OddFellows Ice Cream) takes us on a whirlwind tour of the flavour delights that lie beyond the Brighton Beach boardwalk.
The VICE Morning Bulletin
Trump said Vladimir Putin is a better leader than Obama, Ryan Lochte gets ten-month suspension from US Olympic Committee, Denmark will buy leaked data from the Panama Papers law firm, and more.
Simplicity and Scorching Heat Are the Secrets to One of Queens' Best Bakeries
Unlike many other joints wallowing in Queens’ newfound culinary hype, King David’s Bakery is a no-frills local spot that seems to have only one goal in mind: making just a few things, and making them right for customers like Action Bronson.
This 1,000-Year-Old Bread Drink Is Becoming More Popular Than Beer in Russia
As the struggling economy and stricter alcohol licensing laws cause Russian beer sales to plummet, Kvass—a traditional Slavic drink made with black rye bread—is becoming more popular.
I Went to a Bathhouse to Figure Out Why Bathhouses Still Exist
The naked man sitting across from me has slicked-back hair and Ric Flair's skin. I am trying to figure out the appeal of the Hastings Steam & Sauna.
PREMIERE: Pinkshinyultrablast Are Back With a Soaring Second Album, ‘Grandfeathered’
Glittering pop-melodies, teeth-gnashing heavy crescendos, and delicately strung out alternative rock.
How the Soviets Got Scooped on Their Own Historic Moon Landing
Fifty years ago, the rest of the world saw the first snapshots from the Luna 9 lander before Soviet citizen did.
A Massive Cargo Ship Accident Was Caused by Rum
A Russian sailor was fired after it was discovered he drank half a liter of booze before driving a 7,000-ton ship into the Scottish coast.
Russian Bread Wine Is the Original Vodka
In Russian, vodka has historically been a catchall term for hard booze. So most Russians who read about their forefathers drinking “vodka” assumed they were talking about the vodka we know today. Not even close.