🇷🇺 Russian Memes Translated to English

Understanding the mysterious world of Russian humor

"Превед медвед"

Original: Surprised bear saying "Превед!"

Translation: "Hello" (intentional misspelling) + bear

Meaning: Early internet meme, equivalent to "Hello there" with a bear

"Йа криветко"

Original: Cat with text "Йа криветко"

Translation: "I am a shrimp" (childish misspelling)

Meaning: Self-deprecating humor, admitting being small/insignificant

"Ты чо, дурак?"

Original: Angry man pointing

Translation: "Are you stupid or what?"

Meaning: Expression of disbelief at someone's foolish actions

"Очень жаль"

Original: Sad cat with text "Очень жаль"

Translation: "Very sorry/Unfortunately"

Meaning: Sarcastic expression of fake sympathy

"Это фиаско, братан"

Original: Man facepalming

Translation: "This is a fiasco, bro"

Meaning: When something goes completely wrong

"Ждун"

Original: Strange clay creature waiting

Translation: "The Waiter"

Meaning: Represents the feeling of endless waiting