Vitaly Kulikov, 28, filled 800 toy balloons with helium and flew up to a new world record of 5724 m. His graceful flight has beaten previous record set by Ian Ashpole who reached the height of 3350 m. Inside this post, you can view the pictures of the flight’s preparations and the stunt itself.

There is some rather strange but very interesting military equipment hiding in the forests of Russia. Apparently, they are left over from some military action. It made a great day of discoveries for people who found all of this during their walk in the forest.

This is a tree house in Russia. Actually, it’s a very unique, creative, cool, and interesting birdhouse in Russia. Any self respecting bird would love to live in this birdhouse.

This is one great encounter. A group of people went on a picnic to the woods somewhere in the central Russia and that is what happened to them there.

Apparently, the Russian people have a problem reading street signs. They have come up with a very interesting and unique solution to the problem. Have a look.

Can you imagine fitting over 2,000 letters on a rice seed or writing a message on one hair? Vladimir Aniskin is a genius of microminiatures from Russia. He can write and draw on rice, hairs, and even create amazing microsculptures on poppy seeds and grape seeds. See some of his most wonderful works (it takes up to half a year to create one microminiature) after the jump.

Three pictures are drawn on the section of a rice seed.

Plumbers had to change the plumbing pipes in this house in Russia. The result is right after the jump.

Don’t forget to check other interesting facts that happen Only in Russia.

This ship battered in severe and very powerful storm in Russia. The rescue team wasn’t afraid to perform their dangerous operation to help the ship’s crew set their feet on the ground, alive and well. These photos look rather challenging as the storm was very bad.

This is a datacenter in a former Soviet nuclear bunker. Here's what is written on their site: "We found it [former nuclear bunker], refubrished it, equipped it and now we are ready to work."
Not bad.

Russian President Dmitriy Medvedev has a new super yacht named Sirius. It was built in 2009, and before it was bought for the Russian President, rented for $350,000/week, and cost $40,000,000. The yacht has an alfresco dining area for 14 with a bar and a BBQ, a sheltered lounging area, a gym, sun bathing areas, and a deck Jacuzzi for 6. Some of the specifications of the Sirius include a master bedroom with a iPod station, WI FI Internet connection, satellite television with video and music on demand, a Play Station, Shower, 42 inch television with Dolby surround sound, bathtub, king size dresser, and office space with a computer. The yacht has a cruise speed of 14 knots with a maximum speed of 17 knots, has 6 cabins, and room for 12 chartered guests.

Supposedly, these are leaked photographs of “Putin’s Palace” that is built near Novorossiysk, on the Black Sea. This mansion is almost finished, judging by the pictures. Its construction is worth $1 billion, according to Russian businessman Sergei Kolesnikov who announced this number in his letter to President Dmitry Medvedev. Prime Minister’s press office denies that this building belongs to Putin. Inside this post, you can see outside and inside photos of this beautiful, luxurious and huge mansion built in Russia.

It happened in Russia. It was an ordinary winter day, and guys were working in their office. Suddenly it flew inside, shocking everybody. Luckily, nobody was killed.

Where do you think this new Toyota Camry is being taken? What will happen to this car?

This is an abandoned prison that is located in Perm County, Russia. It was abandoned in 2005. It is very spooky looking and there have to be ghosts walking around what’s left of the halls and in the cells.

Ingenuity knows no bounds when it comes to creation. This Russian man created a self-contained submarine. Now he can go anywhere his one man sub can and take photos under the sea.

Welcome to the new Google office in Moscow, Russia. All I can say is brother you can’t hide money. The offices are elaborate and the recreational areas stunning. All in all, it looks like a great place to work.

This is an impassable road that is located between the cities of Syktyvkar, Ukhta, and Pechora in the republic of Komi, Russia. In the beginning of the road, there are only some small pools of water but after a few miles the pools become so large and deep that they are impassable.

You might have heard that Russia is well-known for its bad roads. But this country is also famous for its railway cars falling down into big holes in the ground.

Ice storms are not uncommon in Russia, and the aftereffects can be devastating. Here is one that took place in Petrozavodsk, Russia. It would appear that they bring everything to a complete stop.

When former Russian President Vladimir Putin is not swimming in a very cold river, resting in the branches of a tree, hunting or doing any of all the other manly things he usually does, well, he apparently is just the animal lover.
Yep, Putin is not just pictured in macho poses, you can also see him in ‘cute’ photos with animals…

Russian Tu-154M jet with 72 passengers aboard and the flight crew made an emergency landing at an abandoned military airfield. The airplane lost radio signal, its electrical system malfunctioned and power failed. The speed was quite high, but the flight crew spotted the unmarked airfield and was able to land safely. The runway was only 1,300 meters long and the jet overran it carving its way through the woods. It’s a miracle that no one was hurt! Pilots did a great job and deserve a big respect.

The capital of Russia is chocking in intense smog. It was caused by wildfires uncommon for Moscow region, as this summer is too hot. Carbon monoxide and toxic levels 6 times exceed the maximum allowed numbers. All these substances have invaded the city air making Russians wear masks and limit their outside walks.

This is how Moscow looks from a bird’s eye view. The capital of Russia seems to be overcrowded. There are too many buildings and cars here. But I would still like to fly over this city one day.

Armored troop carriers made in Russia are well-known all over the world. These machines are made on the Arzamaz Machine-Building Plant in Nizhny Novgorod region. Inside this post you can take a virtual tour of the plant facilities. As for me, it's rather interesting.

This must be the world’s biggest penis and it is also a funny prank which was made in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It is 213 feet high by 88 feet wide and guess what, it can even upraise :)))

This is how the car looked before the accident.