Why is russia popular right now?

The Polish President's plane is said to have crashed over Smolensk, a city in Russia. (as of April 10 at 08:27 UTC)

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Apr 20		Boston's terrorists are believed to have ties to Russia. Defined by @thefaketmh via What the Trend April 20 at 03:09 UTC
Sep 7		Plane carrying KHL hockey team Lokomotiv Yaroslavl crashes, killing 44. Defined by Anonymous via web September 7 at 15:08 UTC
Jun 2		País onde @kylopi passa suas Férias. Defined by Anonymous via web June 2 at 16:53 UTC
Dec 3	+1 year	Russia will host the 2018 World Cup. Defined by @F1_Raymond_F1 via web December 3 at 01:08 UTC
Apr 10	+1 year	Polish President Lech Kaczynski and some of the country's highest military and civilian leaders died on Saturday when the presidential plane crashed as it came in for a landing in thick fog in western Russia, killing 96, officials said. Defined by @nwjerseyliz via web April 10 at 14:01 UTC
Apr 10	+1 year	The Polish President's plane is said to have crashed over Smolensk, a city in Russia. Defined by Anonymous via web April 10 at 08:27 UTC
Mar 27	+1 year	Russia & U.S. agree to arms deal and Russia acts on sanctions on Iran. Defined by @nwjerseyliz via web March 27 at 14:14 UTC
Feb 25	+1 year	Canadian hockey team eliminates Russia, 7-3 in 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympics. Defined by @nwjerseyliz via web February 25 at 05:48 UTC
Feb 25	+1 year	In 2010 Olympic Games ice hockey, an upcoming match between Russia and Canada. Defined by @nwjerseyliz via web February 25 at 00:22 UTC
Dec 5	+11 months	More than 100 dead' in Russian nightclub explosion Defined by @santiagoregidor via web December 5 at 02:43 UTC