Things You'll Only See In Russia

Russian Bodybuilders

Russians are well-known for their successes in athletics. Bodybuilding is another athletic feat where Russia has the upper hand. Their most famous bodybuilders are Nadezhda Alexandrovna Yevstyukhina who won a gold medal when she was 17. Maryana Naumova is known as the youngest powerlifting champion and has 15 world records! 

Famous Dog's

Two Russian dogs have been immortalized in Moscow. One dog is located in Ploshchad Revolyutsii metro station. The dog is forever standing with a statue of its owner, a well-loved patrolman. It's considered good luck to rub the dog's nose. Another dog statue is of Laika, who was sent into space and did not survive her journey. People still leave flowers for the pup in remembrance of her feat. 

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.