Things You'll Only See In Russia

Rabbit Memorials

Many rabbits used to live in St. Petersberg in the 18th and 19th centuries. Sadly, the city was plagued by floods which kills many rabbits and humans alike. The flooding eventually depleted the rabbit population, so the city remembers them through memorial statues all around town.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.