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Johnny Weir Seeks the Bosom of Mother Russia

February 23, 2006 at 10:10 AM | 0 Comments

Phew, enough of that serious Olympic coverage--back to the parties.

Those wrascally Russians aren't just exercising "face control" at some of the better clubs in Moscow these days. No, they're keeping a tight lid on who gets into Russia House at the Olympic Village. Parties there are the hot ticket, according to the NY Times.

We appreciate that "Please, I'm Russian" has replaced "I'm friends with the owner", but the Games also a serious case of Russian merchandising fever. Clothing manufacturer Bosco di Ciliegi is selling bunches $270 sweatpants with "Russia" written across the ass. The Russians have even come up with their own mascot, one that looks like it would enjoy feasting on the snowy flesh of Neve and Gliz, Turin's mascots for the games. It's named Cheburashka (pictured), and it will destroy you.

How can you tell that Russia House is the hot scene of the Games? Why, Johnny Weir made an appearance there two nights in a row, in his beaver and python skin coat. Thanks Johnny--you're Jaunted's new cultural barometer.

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