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55 Random Russian Innovations

— October 14, 2008 — World
When you think of Russia, what comes to mind? Matryoshka Russian nesting dolls? Fur hats? Russian roulette? Dancing bears? Russia has a lot more to offer.

From time to time we like to look at certain regions of the world and the budding innovations from that place. Today we've chosen Russia.

This slideshow highlights the most interesting, oft obscure, trends we've spotted in Russia.

Implications - Traveling is a luxury that most in the general public cannot afford, so there will always be a market for products designed to make people feel culturally educated and divers. These products, particularly those purchased as souvenirs from loved ones who did visit these places, make consumers feel a part of the greater global picture.
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"Back To The Future" For Real?
"Back To The Future" For Real?
Russian Mathemeticians Say It May Be Possible
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Post-It Note Animation
Post-It Note Animation
Russian Animators Create New Use For Post-Its
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53
Chic Wine Beers
Chic Wine Beers
Russian River Brewing Company
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52
Moscow Luxury Stay
Moscow Luxury Stay
Golden Apple Boutique Hotel
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51
Laughter Yoga (UPDATE)
Laughter Yoga (UPDATE)
Now in Moscow, LA, Texas, Chicago
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50
Russians Leak Concept Car Video
Russians Leak Concept Car Video
2009 Audi R8 V12
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49
Pink Taxis
Pink Taxis
Now in Russia
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48
Geographic Ice Hockey
Geographic Ice Hockey
Russians and Canadians Face-off in Arctic Sea for Gas and Oil Rights
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47
Luxury High Rises in Russia
Luxury High Rises in Russia
Moscow's City Of Capitals
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46
800 lb Enema Monuments
800 lb Enema Monuments
Odd Russian Cleansing Sculpture
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45
Stock Market Cocktail Bar
Stock Market Cocktail Bar
Drinks Named After Russian Stocks on London Exchange
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44
Wind Dam
Wind Dam
Cool Russian Eco Initiative
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43
Ice Jackets
Ice Jackets
Vodka in the Rocks
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42
Vodka for Women
Vodka for Women
Russia Targets Female Drinkers with Damskaya
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41
Superhero Prime Ministers
Superhero Prime Ministers
Putin Saves TV Crew From Tiger
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40
America and Europe Linked by Tunnel?
America and Europe Linked by Tunnel?
The Alaska to Russia Tunnel Rumor
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39
Putin On A Show
Putin On A Show
Russia's President Strips For Cameras
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38
Geeky Babooshka Dolls
Geeky Babooshka Dolls
The Matryoshkus Nero Set Teaches Data Sizes
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37
$10 Million Fabergé Egg House
$10 Million Fabergé Egg House
For Sale in Moscow
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36
Gasoline-Powered Russian Boots
Gasoline-Powered Russian Boots
FLASHBACK
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35
Replacing Iconic Fashion Editors
Replacing Iconic Fashion Editors
Aliona Doletskaya to Succeed Anna Wintour at Vogue
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34
Cooking Eggs With Cell Phones
Cooking Eggs With Cell Phones
Russian Experiment Shows Its Possible
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33
Urban Country Bumpkin Fashion
Urban Country Bumpkin Fashion
Katea Kochubei
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32
NHL Player Fashion Branding
NHL Player Fashion Branding
Ovechkin Designer Street Wear Collection
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31
Moscow Millionaire Fair
Moscow Millionaire Fair
Swarovskied Mercedes, Private Jets, Luxury Properties
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30
Breaking The Rules Of Design
Breaking The Rules Of Design
Vertikal Vodka's Neckless Bottle
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29
Flying Frogs
Flying Frogs
Russian Artists' Obsession With Flying Amphibians
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28
DJ Benzina: Moscow's Hot New Superstar
DJ Benzina: Moscow's Hot New Superstar
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27
Russia Builds Fake Island
Russia Builds Fake Island
In Black Sea By 2014
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26
Roberto Cavalli Vodka
Roberto Cavalli Vodka
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25
Diamond-Studded Bobble Bracelets
Diamond-Studded Bobble Bracelets
Rifesta Jewelry From Russia
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24
Sparkling Vodka
Sparkling Vodka
The Champagne of Vodkas
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23
Human Matryoshka Dolls
Human Matryoshka Dolls
Sony PlayStation 3 Ad
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22
Jet Powered Firetrucks
Jet Powered Firetrucks
Russian MIG Fighter Jet Engine
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21
UFO Architecture
UFO Architecture
Revolutionary Complex Planned for Moscow
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20
Shocking Roulette
Shocking Roulette
All the Fun of Russian Roulette Without the Dying
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19
Stylish Slavic Stackers
Stylish Slavic Stackers
Russian Dolls In Fashion
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18
Commercial Parodies
Commercial Parodies
Russian Mail Order Bride Spoofs Dove Evolution
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17
Bong Vodka
Bong Vodka
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16
Female Bodyguards
Female Bodyguards
U-Nome Feminine Celebrity Security
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15
Steampunked USBs
Steampunked USBs
From Russia Handmade with Love
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14
Anti-Drug Wax Exhibition in Moscow
Anti-Drug Wax Exhibition in Moscow
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13
Retro Wooden Mobile Phone
Retro Wooden Mobile Phone
Russian Craftsman 'Brings it Back'
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12
Edgy Russian Dolls
Edgy Russian Dolls
Mooqla Dolls
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11
Sauna Trucks
Sauna Trucks
Russian Banya On Wheels
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10
Fashionable Interiors
Fashionable Interiors
Karim Rashid Vesna Store
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9
'Lost' Location Found
'Lost' Location Found
Russia's Real-Life DHARMA Initiative
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8
Naughty Matryoshkas
Naughty Matryoshkas
Stripping + Nude Matryoshka
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7
$200,000 Hennessy Cognac Treasure Chest
$200,000 Hennessy Cognac Treasure Chest
Beauté du Siècle From Russia With Luxury
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6
Indoor City 2
Indoor City 2
Crystal Island in Moscow
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5
Skip Work For Sex
Skip Work For Sex
Russia Supports Staying In Bed
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4
Modern Ruins
Modern Ruins
Russian Castles Rotting
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3
Reenacting Unsolicited Ads
Reenacting Unsolicited Ads
Russian Company 'Plays Along' and Pokes Fun of Unsolicited Ads
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2
Russian Bank Employee Calenders
Russian Bank Employee Calenders
Expobank's Naughty Promotion
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1
Celebrity Imitation Surgery
Celebrity Imitation Surgery
Russian Teen Becomes Paris Hilton
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