Things You'll Only See In Russia

Dash Cameras

It's not uncommon for American's to have a dashcam, but having a dashcam is not as popular as it is in Russia. Almost every car on the road has its own camera. These cameras help protect citizens from insurance fraud, which was so common in Russia that these cameras became a necessity. Now, videos that capture crazy (and mostly stupid) accidents from Russian cars are all over Youtube.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.