Little Vova Putin in the Classroom
Little Vova:— Miss Ivanova, when I grow up and become president, you’ll be ashamed that you gave me bad grades. Teacher:— Putin, stop fooling around!
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Little Vova Meets Grandpa Lenin
The kindergarten teacher is walking the children through the park.On the grass, a hedgehog is crawling. Teacher:— Children, who is this? The children don’t know. Teacher:— Come on, children, remember — about whom are there so many songs, poems, and fairy tales? Little Vova walks up to the hedgehog and whispers in awe:— So this
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Little Vova: The Letter from America
Little Vova comes to school and tells his teacher: — Miss Ivanova! I won’t be studying here anymore—I’m moving to America! Teacher: — What do you mean, Vova? Why? Little Vova: — I got a letter. My grandfather in America went blind. He owns a ranch, two factories, fifteen shops… It’s hard for him to
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The Happiest Children in the World
1970s. A U.S. delegation visits a Soviet kindergarten. The headmistress proudly says:— Our children are the happiest in the world. They eat the best food, play with the best toys, wear the finest clothes, and have the best teachers. Suddenly, Little Vova bursts into tears. A delegate asks:— Son, why are you crying? Little Vova:—
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The Doctor of Ear-Throat-Eye
A man came to the clinic and asked to make an appointment with an “Ear‑Throat‑Eye” doctor. The receptionist, surprised by such a request, gave him a ticket to the psychiatrist, since the man was clearly not in his right mind. After waiting in line, he finally entered the doctor’s office and immediately asked, “Are you
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Chain of Command, Soviet Style
In the Soviet army, duties are strictly distributed. Everyone up to senior lieutenant must be able to work independently. A captain must be able to organize work. A major must know where things are happening. A lieutenant colonel must be able to report where things are happening. A colonel must be able to find the
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