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Entries from March 2008

Rocket parts nearly destroy outhouse; peasant seeks compensation!!

March 26th, 2008 · No Comments · Just Sovoks, The Official Sovok of the Week

Russian farmer sues space agency for falling rocket - Yahoo News

Residents in the neighbouring village of Ust-Kan said rocket pieces regularly rain down on their area. Parts of the surrounding countryside are designated special zones where people may not go during the launches.
“Sometimes its smooth metal casings, sometimes its bolts. I remember something like an [...]

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Ken Lee without Kirkorov!!

March 18th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Just Sovoks, The Official Sovok of the Week

Here is a treat for all of my loyal readers! In case you haven’t noticed, the man with the lion’s mane is none other than Philip Kirkorov, an object of our frequent ridicule.
Ken Lee!!!!

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Report from Voronezh: Muscular bronze stallion with weird human genitalia advertises provincial hotel

March 3rd, 2008 · 2 Comments · Just Sovoks, The Official Sovok of the Week

Muscular bronze stallion with weird human genitalia advertises provincial hotel
This is precious: “… the management of Yar Hotel arranged a contest to choose the sculpture which could perfectly express the atmosphere of the hotel.”

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