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dan6085 · 2 months

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Compiling a list of the top comedy movies from 2000 onwards involves considering a variety of factors such as box office success, critical acclaim, cultural impact, and enduring popularity. Here's a comprehensive list of 30 standout comedy films from the past two decades, with details for each:

### 1. **The Hangover (2009)**

- **Director:** Todd Phillips

- **Synopsis:** Three friends wake up from a bachelor party in Las Vegas with no memory of the previous night and the bachelor missing.

- **Accolades:** Won the Golden Globe for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.

### 2. **Superbad (2007)**

- **Director:** Greg Mottola

- **Synopsis:** Two high school friends try to make it to a party to impress girls before they graduate.

- **Accolades:** Praised for its humor and heartfelt portrayal of teenage friendship.

### 3. **Bridesmaids (2011)**

- **Director:** Paul Feig

- **Synopsis:** Competition between the maid of honor and a bridesmaid over who is the bride's best friend threatens to upend an engagement.

- **Accolades:** Nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Melissa McCarthy.

### 4. **Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan (2006)**

- **Director:** Larry Charles

- **Synopsis:** A fictional Kazakh journalist travels through the United States recording real-life interactions with Americans.

- **Accolades:** Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Adapted Screenplay.

### 5. **Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)**

- **Director:** Adam McKay

- **Synopsis:** Ron Burgundy, San Diego's top-rated newsman in the 1970s, clashes with a female reporter whose ambition threatens his career.

- **Accolades:** Became a cult classic and popularized numerous catchphrases.

### 6. **Mean Girls (2004)**

- **Director:** Mark Waters

- **Synopsis:** A teenage girl navigates the social hierarchy of a public high school after being homeschooled her whole life.

- **Accolades:** Praised for its sharp wit and Tina Fey's screenplay.

### 7. **Step Brothers (2008)**

- **Director:** Adam McKay

- **Synopsis:** Two middle-aged, lazy, unemployed men are forced to live together when their parents marry.

- **Accolades:** Known for its absurd humor and the chemistry between Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly.

### 8. **The Grand Budapest Hotel (2014)**

- **Director:** Wes Anderson

- **Synopsis:** The adventures of a legendary concierge at a famous hotel and the lobby boy who becomes his most trusted friend.

- **Accolades:** Won four Academy Awards, including Best Production Design and Best Costume Design.

### 9. **Knocked Up (2007)**

- **Director:** Judd Apatow

- **Synopsis:** A one-night stand between a slacker and a rising journalist results in an unexpected pregnancy.

- **Accolades:** Praised for its blend of humor and heart, and for Seth Rogen's breakout performance.

### 10. **Juno (2007)**

- **Director:** Jason Reitman

- **Synopsis:** A teenage girl faces an unplanned pregnancy and decides to give her baby up for adoption.

- **Accolades:** Won the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

### 11. **Little Miss Sunshine (2006)**

- **Directors:** Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris

- **Synopsis:** A dysfunctional family's cross-country trip to support their young daughter's beauty pageant dreams.

- **Accolades:** Won two Academy Awards, including Best Supporting Actor for Alan Arkin.

### 12. **Napoleon Dynamite (2004)**

- **Director:** Jared Hess

- **Synopsis:** A quirky high school student helps his friend run for class president while dealing with his own eccentric family.

- **Accolades:** Became a cult classic and launched several catchphrases.

### 13. **The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)**

- **Director:** Judd Apatow

- **Synopsis:** A middle-aged man tries to lose his virginity with the help of his friends.

- **Accolades:** Praised for its humor and Steve Carell's performance.

### 14. **Zombieland (2009)**

- **Director:** Ruben Fleischer

- **Synopsis:** A shy student trying to reach his family in Ohio, a gun-toting tough guy trying to find the last Twinkie, and a pair of sisters trying to get to an amusement park join forces to travel across a zombie-filled America.

- **Accolades:** Known for its blend of horror and comedy, and its unique take on the zombie genre.

### 15. **Tropic Thunder (2008)**

- **Director:** Ben Stiller

- **Synopsis:** A group of actors shooting a war movie are forced to become the soldiers they are portraying.

- **Accolades:** Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for Robert Downey Jr.

### 16. **Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010)**

- **Director:** Edgar Wright

- **Synopsis:** Scott Pilgrim must defeat his new girlfriend's seven evil exes in order to win her heart.

- **Accolades:** Acclaimed for its visual style and unique storytelling.

### 17. **The Nice Guys (2016)**

- **Director:** Shane Black

- **Synopsis:** A private eye and a hired enforcer team up to investigate the apparent suicide of a fading porn star in 1970s Los Angeles.

- **Accolades:** Praised for its chemistry between Russell Crowe and Ryan Gosling, and its witty script.

### 18. **Crazy Rich Asians (2018)**

- **Director:** Jon M. Chu

- **Synopsis:** A New Yorker travels to Singapore to meet her boyfriend's family and discovers they are among the richest in Asia.

- **Accolades:** Acclaimed for its cultural representation and lavish production design.

### 19. **Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story (2004)**

- **Director:** Rawson Marshall Thurber

- **Synopsis:** A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain.

- **Accolades:** Known for its slapstick humor and quotable lines.

### 20. **The Big Sick (2017)**

- **Director:** Michael Showalter

- **Synopsis:** A couple deals with their cultural differences as their relationship grows, inspired by the real-life romance of Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon.

- **Accolades:** Nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay.

### 21. **Shaun of the Dead (2004)**

- **Director:** Edgar Wright

- **Synopsis:** A man decides to turn his moribund life around by winning back his ex-girlfriend, reconciling with his mother, and dealing with an entire community that has returned from the dead to eat the living.

- **Accolades:** Acclaimed for its clever blend of horror and comedy.

### 22. **21 Jump Street (2012)**

- **Directors:** Phil Lord, Christopher Miller

- **Synopsis:** Two underachieving cops are sent back to a local high school to blend in and bring down a synthetic drug ring.

- **Accolades:** Praised for its humor and chemistry between Jonah Hill and Channing Tatum.

### 23. **Pitch Perfect (2012)**

- **Director:** Jason Moore

- **Synopsis:** Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group.

- **Accolades:** Became a cult hit and launched a successful franchise.

### 24. **The Devil Wears Prada (2006)**

- **Director:** David Frankel

- **Synopsis:** A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine.

- **Accolades:** Meryl Streep was nominated for an Academy Award for her role as Miranda Priestly.

### 25. **Elf (2003)**

- **Director:** Jon Favreau

- **Synopsis:** After discovering he is a human, a man raised as an elf at the North Pole decides to travel to New York City to find his real father.

- **Accolades:** Became a holiday classic and is beloved for Will Ferrell's performance.

### 26. **Hot Fuzz (2007)**

- **Director:** Edgar Wright

- **Synopsis:** A skilled London police officer is transferred to a small town with a dark secret.

- **Accolades:** Acclaimed for its satire of action films and its clever script.

### 27. **Wedding Crashers (2005)**

- **Director:** David Dobkin

- **Synopsis:** John Beckwith and Jeremy Grey, a pair of committed womanizers who sneak into weddings to take advantage of the romantic tinge in the air, find themselves at odds with one another when John meets and falls for Claire Cleary.

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tom--22--felton · 5 months

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Hi Val, do you know what this is about???

https://www.instagram.com/p/Cz3UQbXgwKc/?igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==

Hey. I think it's about accidentily mentioning which hotel Tom was staying at when he was filming the movie in Kazakhstan. Correct me, if I'm wrong please.

#anonymous ask t22f

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quinn-loki-02 · 1 year

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I love you and I will never let you go

The team is on a trip. It's something new for them. It was kindly offered by Shepherd. It's seen as a team bonding thing. A cement allowing the bond between the team to grow even stronger.

It is in fact a time y/n find herself appreciating. When there is no mission pressure, no war, no weapon, no fighting, no threat. Just a moment to relax, enjoy life. It feels like these moments are rare.

These vacations were at first very... new to some in the team.

Ghost never went abroad when he was a kid. Vacations? Free-time? Fun-time? Never heard of. The first time he went abroad was with the army. And of course it was not to get a tan.

Even today, there is a part in him that seems unable to accept letting go of the pressure. He is constantly on the lookout. Probably afraid his demons are gonna crawl back to him. Probably afraid an ennemy is planning something in this moment of peace.

The first days are especially difficult. His reflexes kick in ; he doesn't sleep much, any sound wake him up, his body is tense, he is always looking behind his back. Nevertheless, as the second week goes on, he gets more relaxed.

Price had not taken a single break from work in months. In the first place, these vacations had been instaured for Price to ease off on the pressure ; but Shepherd had never had the gutts to tell him.

He had said “the team needs vacations. I think it could be a good bonding exercice. You could hang out without the pressure of missions. I've already booked you 3 weeks on a island in the Bahamas.”

“Who is going?” answered Price

“All of you ; Ghost, Soap, König, Gaz, y/n, Alejandro, Rudy and you, Price.” replied Shepperd.

The team spends a good amount of time at the beach. Gaz and Soap really enjoy sunbathing and swimming.

The swimming pool at the hotel is also a team favorite. Ghost often goes there with König and y/n.

The team rarely entirely split; they often stay at least in pairs. A military thing ; never be alone.

After a day spent at the beach, with dinner for everyone brought to Price's room, where the team had decided to spend the evening, y/n craves a sweet tooth.

She decides to go downstairs where some automatic distributors offer her favorite chocolate bar.

“I'm coming with you Liebling if you want” offered König

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König had always been kind with y/n. He constantly wants to make sure she is okay. In fact, all team members lookout after eachother. But y/n had grown closer to König, Soap and Ghost in the last months.

König and her would often have late night talks about anything and everything. They confess to one another; about their past, fears, past relationships. They also evoke their future, the homes they would like to live in, the numbers of kids they would want.

Their relationship has always been platonic, König sees y/n as a sister... well, he would want to only see her as a sister but never build up the courage to confess his feelings.

Soap brings happiness in y/n life. He is always here to cheer her up and she does the same to him. You're feeling sad? Let's grab a glass in the nearest bar. Let's do karaoke. Let's cook...

He is his sunshine in the darkness.

Ghost and Y/n never thought they would grow close. But after an unsuccessful mission in Kazakhstan that left mental damage to Y/n, Simon couldn't help but feel the necessity to help her through this difficult period.

As she was helping civilians getting out of a building, she took a severely harmed child in her arms. She made it to the car with the little boy but he died in her arms, scared and in pain. His blood was all over her body. She always told herself she should have done more. What if she had been run quicker, what if she had told the driver to drive faster? She took the full blame of his death.

Simon had seen her at her lowest, crying, wanting to committ suicide to not feel this pain anymore, having panic attacks. He had never judged her, was always there for her, even in the middle of the night when she knocked at his door tears rolling down her cheeks.

They sometimes slept in the same bed. Simon was afraid her suicidal thoughts would push her to do something irredeemable, so they would sleep together. He hold her tight in his arms to make sure she wouldn't escape, she wouldn't leave him. This is the best sleep he ever had.

Being held close, tight in his arms brought y/n a safety feeling, as if Simon protected her from the horrors of the world and from her demons.

She enjoyed his compagny, he was the one she pictured in her future, but would never dare to admit it. Afraid that the confession of her feelings would break the bond they have.

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“No it's okay, thank you, I'm just going to get a chocolate bar. I'll be back in two minutes” y/n answered kindly, a soft smile on her face.

She exited the room and took the stairs. As she arrived at the first floor, she heard a kid asked her mother for a bag of sweets.

“please mommy. Can I have some? I swear I won't ask you for anything else ever” asked the little boy.

“No, we have sweets at home” answered the adult.

“but please... please, mommy, we don't have this type of candy” tried the kid.

“I said no, stop now” she replied, a bit more coldy.

Y/n was starting to feel unease. Eversince the mission in Kazakhstan when the kid had passed away in her arms while she told him that everything was going to be fine, she had trouble being around kids.

She felt like she did a promise to this kid and was unable to keep it.

“but please mommy”

“I said no” shouted the mother while taking the boy by its arms and dragging him violently. At the same time, a father entered the hall where the distributor was with a crying baby.

Y/n was walking towards the distributor, her vision getting slightly dizzy and darker. As if the walls of the room started to constrict her.

When she arrives in front of it, she puts her hands on the machine, one on each side, trying to get a hold on something, a grip on reality.

She is not on the field. She is in a safe place.

Her eyes are now closed, her hands holding on the distributor as if she was holding on a life rope.

If she let the fear seize her she would have a panic attack.

“breathe, come on... 1, 2,3... it's okay” she mutters to herself.

But, it was getting worse. She already had had panic attacks. But she was never alone when it happened. Soap or Ghost had always been there with her. They would hold her and calm her down, keeping the wave of panic under control.

But at this moment, she starts to feel like she is drowning. She is drifting away from the shore, getting in the abysses of darkness. The room is getting black around her, tight, uprising...

Another person enters, the bell of the door sounding like gunshots to her ears.

She knows it is it... she is having a panic attack, the symptoms are there and she wouldn't be able to stop it by herself. She has to go back to Price's room, where everyone is.

Y/n opens her eyes, her breath short, shaky, unsteady. She looks at her hands that are in front of her... horror vision. They are covered in blood.

The same blood from the kid in Kazakhstan she wasn't able to save.

There is in fact no blood on her hands, she knows it, but her mind is playing tricks on her. It's too powerful. She cannot think straight.

“shit, shit, shit” she thinks, trying to srcub off the blood from her hands.

There is now only one thing on her mind ; run to go to Price's room.

But her feet are not answering as she wants them to. She is moving way to slow to her opinion.

Each step is a torture, her lungs filling with few air that seems to cut her insides like razor blades. She barely sees anything, cannot hear.

She has not realized it but she is crying, shaking. Her eyes are filled with tears, mascara dripping, cheeks red.

As she arrives to the steps taken earlier she tells herself she is not going to make it. She will die here.

Climbing each stair is an ordeal. She feels like an alpinist, arriving at the top of the Himalayas, where the air is rare and each movement gathers all the strenght her body has.

As she finishes going upstairs, there are 10 meters until the door to the room, her salvation.

She tries to speak, scream, shout, squawk, but no sound comes from her throat.

Her feet drag her to this door, she feels like she is dying, her body giving her out. She is on the verge of falling to her feet and give up.

She raises her hand and knock to the door, bang at it. She uses her last strenght and is now madly banging at it with her two fists.

After 5 seconds that felt like eternity, Ghost opens the door, concern written over his face.

“gosh... y/n what happened?” he anxiously asks.

But she falls on the floor, unable to answer. She curls up, closes her fists. Her heart is beating a thousand times per minute. She cannot breathe and feels like she is being buried alive.

Simon picks her up. The whole team is now running towards the door to see what is happening.

He holds her tight in his arms, her face in his neck.

“shhh... everything is okay. You are safe now. No one will hurt you” Ghost whispers in her ear.

Ghost is now inside the room with her, the door has been closed by Gaz.

Soap, König, Alejandro, Price and Gaz are now around Ghost and y/n.

They all seem on high alert. What happened? Has someone attacked her downstairs? Has she seen someone, an ennemy? What could put her in this state?

Ghost goes to sit on the king size bed at the right of the room.

Soap and Alejandro kneel and pat her back while Price and Gaz seem unaware of what to do.

In fact, Price and Gaz had never seen someone having a panic attack. They have no idea of what is happening.

“are you hurt?” asks Alejandro, anxiety filling his voice. He starts patting her body, looking for any visible wound, any evidence someone has attacked her. But there is no blood, no sign she is in physical pain due to that.

Ghost's smells starts to ease her. She tries to breathe as best as she can.

Soap takes her left hand in his and caresses the back of her hand with his thumb. “Her hand is cold, jeez, she is freezing” he thinks to himself.

“it's okay. Come on, breathe, please, breathe. Inhale... 1, 2,3 and exhale... 1,2,3” says Ghost in the calmest tone he can. He is, in fact also panicking and trying to calm himself down.

Y/n do as told, she has taken Ghost's huge biceps in her right hand and squeezes it. She tries to focus on her breath.

After a few minutes she is able to see and fully hear again. As she opens her eyes and looks at the two men kneeling to her and Price and Gaz standing a few feet away she starts to realize what has happened. They are looking at her, sadness, concern, pity, fear written over their faces.

Soap is the first one to speak.

“hey... do you feel better?”

She is still holding his hand. She wonders when he had taken her hand, she hadn't realized it before but now feel warm expanding in her hand and arm.

“I don't know” she honestly answers. She doesn't know what to feel. She felt like she was dying, she really thought is was her end.

“what happened? Did someone hurt you preciosa?” asked Alejandro

Ghost was now lightly stroking her hair and holding her waist as she was still sitting on his thighs.

“No. I got a flashback of what happened in Kazakhstan. I thought I was able to control it, but there was a baby crying and... and” panic was threatening to bubble to the surface again

“Shhhhh, don't worry, you are safe now” adds König, now close to her.

Her eyelids were getting heavier. Panic attacks always drained her out.

“I think I should bring you back to your room. You seem exhausted.” states Ghost

“yes please, if you don't mind” she responds in a whisper.

Ghost stood up, carrying her in his arms, bridal style.

“I will bring her to her room, I will see you tomorrow at 9 for breakfast” he adds while looking at the men.

“sure, take care of her” concludes Price.

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Ghost is putting her in her king size bed, drapping her in comfortable sheets after taking off her shoes and coat.

“Please, don't leave me” she asks while looking in his eyes

“Never. I'm not going anywhere” he tells her

He takes his shoes and pants off, sliding under the sheets with her. She turns her body to face him. He brings her closer to him and wrap his arms around her body. She can feel his heartbeat in his chest and it is the most relaxing feeling ever. She falls asleep in a minute, but think she might have heard him whisper “I will never leave you. I love you and I would never let you go”.

#callofduty #ghost #simon ghost riley #könig #könig cod #hurt #comfort #mentionofsuicide #mention of death

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yoificfinder · 2 years

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Happy birthday to the Hero of Kazakhstan, Otabek! 🎉 Here are some Otabek-centered fics to celebrate.

But I'm Not There Yet by sarahyyy [T, 5K]

“Are you not going to read the article?” she asks, flopping onto his bed. “Look who ranked second, just after Phichit Chulanont.”

Otabek reluctantly scrolls down, and oh.

#2 - Yuri Plisetsky

In the embedded Instagram photo just under that subheading, a very grumpy Yuri is cuddling a very grumpy-looking cat. The caption reads: I found the cat version of me at the shelter today. #iknowisaidnomorecats #canyoublameme

(Or, the AU where Otabek and Yuri don't becomes friends in Barcelona, and there are years of pining.)

fermata by perbe [T, 3K]

When one is patchwork of growth plates and bruises, it is inevitable that one must admire boys with words a size too big, as if they know down to their bones that they are meant for something greater.

I used to burn for you, Otabek thinks.

(A character study on Otabek's reaction to his placement at the Grand Prix Finals.)

Hamster in Kazakh is Still Hamster by mousapelli [G, 1K]

Otabek has a hamster. Yuri regrets teaching him how to use instagram.

in which otabek is a (dog loving) criminal by sshibal [G, 2K]

“I can’t believe you were getting dicked and didn’t tell me,” JJ says when he catches Otabek sneaking out of Seung-gil’s hotel room.

Seung-gil kind of/sort of runs illegal dog cuddling sessions during competitions; Otabek is his unlikely partner in crime. Or three times Otabek introduced people to Seung-gil's dog on accident and one time he does it on purpose.

otabekaltindaily reblogged your post by (orphan_account) [T, 5K]

OTABEK ALTIN DAILY

Giving you a daily dose of Kazakhstani Worlds bronze medalist Otabek Altin.

Click HERE for 2014-2015 Season Schedule

Click HERE for livestreams

Click HERE for the Discourse Post TM

icon by: otabaealtin

Or: Otabek's fans aren't half as rambunctious as Yuri's fans are, but they're just as dedicated as Yuri's Angels - not to mention protective.

#yoi #yuri on ice #yoi fanfic #yoi fic rec #otabek altin

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mariacallous · 1 year

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Gleb Karakulov has the rank of captain in the Russian Federal Protective Service, also called the Federal Guard or “FSO.” His identity has been verified by the investigative team of the Mikhail Khodorkovsky-founded Dossier Center, whose journalist Ilya Rozhdestvensky interviewed Karakulov after his defection to Turkey. While in the Federal Guard, Karakulov worked as an engineer in the Presidential Communications department. His duties included ensuring the secrecy of Putin’s communications. Last October, the officer escaped to Istanbul, together with his wife and daughter, taking advantage of a work-related trip to the Kazakh capital Astana, where Putin had to make an appearance. According to Dossier, Karakulov is the highest-ranking secret service officer to escape from Russia and condemn the war with Ukraine since the start of the full-scale invasion. The Russian authorities are now prosecuting him for desertion, as reflected in the federal records that helped verify the facts of his story. Meduza is summarizing what Karakulov said in his interview with Rozhdestvensky. The full version is available from Dossier.

Gleb Karakulov joined the Federal Guard in 2009. His job was to oversee the encryption of the president’s and the prime minister’s communications. The officer was attached to a unit that traveled with the head of state and the prime minister to locations both in Russia and abroad. Karakulov’s trip to Astana was the last of his 183 or 184 trips while in the FSO.

When he left, Krakulov was less than two years away from retirement. His plan had been to pay off his mortgage and then leave the service. But when Russia invaded Ukraine, compromising with his conscience in Putin’s service became intolerable:

I just couldn’t remain in this president’s service. I consider this man a war criminal. Although I didn’t take part in combat as such, following his criminal orders and even simply remaining in his service became impossible for me.

When the invasion first became reality, Karakulov took a three-month sick leave. After that, he applied for a new foreign passport and began to plan on how to leave the FSO. When Putin declared mobilization, the officer realized that he wouldn’t be able to resign from the military, since, if he did, he would be “automatically” sent to the front as an officer of the Russian reserve.

When he learned about the upcoming trip to Astana, where Putin was attending several meetings, Karakulov decided to defect. He and his colleagues arrived in Kazakhstan on October 6, and two days later his wife and daughter flew there separately. During their whole stay in Astana, the couple only met once, when Karakulov’s wife came to pick up his suitcase, since he himself couldn’t escape from the hotel carrying luggage.

On October 14, the last day of the scheduled trip, Karakulov told his co-workers that he wasn’t going to go shopping with the rest of them because he felt sick. At 3 p.m., he and his family headed to the airport. Although he worried that the special marks in his passport might create problems when trying to board a flight with his family, no one raised any questions. He switched off his cell phone before the flight, and only turned it on again after they had landed in Istanbul.

When talking about his service in the FSO, Karakulov notes the pervasive adoration of Putin among the officers, who all call the president “Boss.” Half of the Federal Guard, he says, believe that missiles should have been used back in 2014 to flatten the Kyiv Maidan Uprising before it even started. Personnel routinely speak of the invasion as completely unavoidable.

Karakulov says he never talked to Putin personally. The president doesn’t use the Internet or a mobile phone. Information is delivered to him by As a result, the president inhabits what the former serviceman calls “an information vacuum.” Isolation is evident on all levels: all personnel still have to quarantine before every event where Putin is expected, “even though everyone is a bit bewildered that this is still going on.”

Officers don’t usually talk about Putin’s health, but in all the years Karakulov spent in the Federal Guard, only one or two of Putin’s trips were canceled for medical reasons. He believes the president to be in excellent health. When talking to a member of Putin’s security team, he heard that Putin and Alina Kabaeva live together. It’s also true, says Karakulov, that Putin often travels by armored train, and has been using it actively since the summer of 2021. Another interesting detail of Putin’s travel routine is that a special “communications booth” is brought with him on every trip. The insulated 8-foot-high cube contains a workstation and a phone, and enables the president to communicate with “guaranteed secrecy.”

When asked whether Putin has changed since 2009, when Karakulov first joined the FSO, the officer replies:

Behaviorally, these are two different people. We remember the former FSB director becoming a prime minister, then president again, and he was very active and energetic. Judging by his traveling schedule, he was just as active until 2020, since he really did travel a lot. But now he’s isolated himself. He’s sealed himself from the rest of the world with all kinds of barriers, with things like the quarantine, for example, and with a lack of information. His perceptions of reality are now distorted.

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rikeijo · 2 years

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Today's translation #210

Go Yuri!!! Go official fanbook, Ending "You only live once"

Hayashi Yuichiro's comments

Part 1.

　The place where JJ is is a hotel in Singapore. I've heard that he's a celebrity and has a very extravagant lifestyle, so in this scene he's having fun abroad in off-season, surrounded with girls. Guang-Hong going to a practice session by bike, Phichit eating crepes at a food stall in Thailand… I portrayed how each skater spends their time in their home country. The most difficult one was Otabek. I didn't know any famous places in Kazakhstan and at first, I've drawn a royal residence and a big river, and Otabek standing on a bridge over that river, but after consulting with the Director, she told be about this very long escalator. The cut with wine was based on a photo that I took when I was in France. It's a picture somebody posted on his social media, and I thought that it would add more reality, so i included it. The fame with "likes" was made by a member of design staff.

　The showers in Hasetsu have this kind of design, which let you take a shower facing each other, so I planned to make a good use of it. The solo cut of feet is of Victor. In the cut, where they are washing each other's hair, I wanted to represent how the distance between them is now, in pleasantly refreshing way, also adding in some sexiness. I thought that wet Makkachin would look completely different, but after doing some research it seems that's not the case, so that's how I drawn it (laugh). Yurio quickly went back to his come country, so it was difficult to find a moment on the timeline to make him interact with Yuuri and Victor and I gave him solo cuts. I wanted to drawn him being cute, so I drawn that scene when he is sleeping tired after a training session, covered by presents from his fans. To use the rule of thirds, characteristic for social media photos, for the ending visuals was an idea I've got from a staff member.

#yuri on ice #yoi translations #yuri on ice translation

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promptyper · 1 year

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FAUAP : KZ1-UFOM8B88

The photograph, captured in the early evening over a small town in Kazakhstan, features a massive unidentified aerial phenomenon (UAP) suspended in the sky. The UAP, nearly the size of a mother ship and shaped like a flat rugby ball, has an enigmatic strip of detail, which the photographer described as an opening from which smaller objects emerged. This UAP, according to the leaked reports, was completely invisible from beneath, leading to questions about potential advanced cloaking technology. The timing of the UAP's appearance, considering Kazakhstan's historical role as a nuclear power, instigates further speculation about its origins and purpose. The photographer, known as Borat, was a chef at a local hotel situated amidst the high mountains. His hobby of capturing sunset scenes from high altitudes led to this unusual snapshot. However, instead of releasing this extraordinary photograph, Borat chose a different path. With the promise of a significant monetary compensation, he agreed not to leak the photograph. The agreement included a clause that required Borat and his family to immigrate to Turkmenistan, another Turkic-speaking country. This move, while providing a significant lifestyle change for Borat and his family, also ensured the photograph remained classified for many years. It was only when the related report leaked recently that the existence of this unique photograph came to light. This revelation stirred public interest, further adding layers of intrigue and speculation around this UAP and its untold narrative.

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welovealmaty01 · 4 months

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Find Your Perfect Hotel in Almaty Kazakhstan with We Love Almaty

Discover your ideal hotel in Almaty Kazakhstan with We Love Almaty. Whether you seek luxurious comfort or budget-friendly options, our curated selection caters to every traveler's needs. Nestled between majestic mountains and vibrant cityscapes, Almaty offers a unique blend of culture and adventure. Enjoy exceptional amenities, breathtaking views, and warm hospitality at every turn. Trust We Love Almaty to guide you to the best accommodations, ensuring a memorable stay in this stunning Central Asian gem.

#hotel in almaty kazakhstan #hotel ritz carlton in almaty

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brostateexam · 2 years

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On a Friday afternoon in late 2018, children gathered on an artificial-grass pitch in Kazakhstan’s former capital of Almaty. In the distance, beyond the hangarlike buildings of their school, the Trans-Ili Alatau Mountains were snow-capped. On the other side rose the glass-walled Ritz-Carlton hotel complex. Shakira’s Hips Don’t Lie blared from the PA.

The occasion was a soccer tournament like many the world over, but, Shakira notwithstanding, this one had a determinedly British bent. The competition was between houses—student groupings traditional in English private education. Pagodas by the pitch bore the signature colors of the Bartle Frere, Edmonstone, Kipling, and Attlee houses. The first two were named for 19th century administrators of British India. The third honored Rudyard Kipling, author of the imperialist panegyric The White Man’s Burden. The last was named for Clement Attlee, the prime minister who established Britain’s National Health Service. All four men attended the English private school Haileybury or its antecedents.

The tourney was taking place at Haileybury Almaty, the first of two Kazakh franchises that have opened since 2008. The move had some strange historical resonances. Haileybury, descended from the East India College, is arguably the school most closely associated with Britain’s imperial past. Kazakhstan, meanwhile, is a vast autocracy, flush with petrodollars yet free for less than three decades after more than a century of near-unbroken Russian or Soviet rule. Out on the AstroTurf, a girl with braces waved a Kipling House banner bearing a hand-drawn hammer and sickle. The poet would no doubt have blanched at the image: When the Bolsheviks took power in 1917, he wrote that one-sixth of the world had “passed bodily out of civilisation.”

#long reads #you're not supposed to deep throat the boot

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wise-journey · 1 year

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Taldykorgan: A Journey in Kazakhstan

As an ardent adventurer, there's something riveting about uncovering the hidden gems of the world. One such treasure that I've had the pleasure of exploring is Taldykorgan, a city nestled in the charming country of Kazakhstan. I invite you to join me on this fascinating journey as we delve into the dazzling beauty, expansive history, and captivating experiences that this exceptional city has to offer.

A Glimpse into Taldykorgan

Taldykorgan, nestled in the southeastern corner of Kazakhstan, presents a fascinating blend of traditional Kazakh culture juxtaposed against the backdrop of modernity. Its lively atmosphere, warm hospitality, and compelling natural landscapes make it an ultimate destination for seekers of lesser-travelled paths. I found myself irresistibly drawn to this city, intrigued by its rich heritage and the allure of unexplored wonders.

When to Go and Where to Stay

Experiencing a continental climate, Taldykorgan boasts of hot summers and chilly winters. The optimum time to visit is the mellow spring and autumn months. In terms of accommodations, Taldykorgan leaves you spoilt for choice, from cozy guesthouses to luxurious hotels. Personally, I ventured for a stay in a traditional yurt camp to completely immerse in the local culture and experience the magic of sleeping under the star-strewn Kazakh sky.

Unraveling the Sights and Activities

- City Center: Begin your exploration by taking to the charming streets and vibrant markets of the city center. - Mountains: For the nature enthusiasts, the surrounding mountains offer breath-taking views and picturesque trails. - Taldykorgan Museum: A must for history buffs, offering extensive insight into the region's rich heritage. - Ak-Bulak Nature Reserve: A sanctuary for wildlife and nature lovers, offering a diverse array of flora and fauna.

Culinary Delights

No voyage is complete without indulging in the local cuisine. Taldykorgan, too, presents an appetizing array of traditional dishes, like the hearty besbarmak and refreshing kumys, waiting to tantalize your taste buds. Don't miss the chance to dine in local eateries where traditional food meets modern culinary innovation.

Guided Tours and Excursions

To truly uncover the concealed jewels of Taldykorgan, consider opting for guided tours and excursions. These experiences forge a deeper connection to the city's rich history and culture, whether it’s horseback riding through the vast Kazakh Steppe, exploring ancient ruins, or visiting local nomadic communities.

Practical Tips and Recommendations

Currency: The local currency is the Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT), and carrying cash is advisable as credit cards may not be widely accepted. Nightlife: While Taldykorgan may not be celebrated for its vibrant nightlife, cozy bars and cafes provide a relaxing evening ambiance. Shopping: Exploring local markets like the Central Market provides unique handcrafted souvenirs and traditional Kazakh clothing. Safety: Though Taldykorgan is generally safe, exercise caution, especially when exploring remote areas or mountain hiking. Taldykorgan, Kazakhstan's concealed jewel, offers a tapestry of experiences that will leave any adventurer yearning for more. From its riveting cultural heritage to its awe-inducing landscapes, this city is a trove for every traveler. Embark on your personal journey of discovery and let Taldykorgan work its magic on you. As I reflect on my time here, I am overwhelmed with gratitude for the memories created, and the lessons learned. Taldykorgan is more than just a destination; it's an enriching journey for the mind and the soul - a true haven for the adventure enthusiast seeking to discover new horizons. Read the full article

#adventure #Kazakhstan #Taldykorgan

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