[Weird Russia] News roundup 4/1

For April Fool's Day, here are three stories which purport to be real. It's both funny and sad that such things are conceivable in a modern country...

• Model Naomi Campbell, engaged to a Russian real-estate mogul, is being recruited by Putin's party United Russia to become a member and new spokesperson. Quote: "If Campbell becomes a member, most likely honorary because of her British citizenship, said the source, she would be the highest-profile black member of the party. She will be the second or third black member, he said, “I think.” "
• In a supposed effort to curb counterfeiting, the Interior Ministry hasproposed registration for all xerox machines.
• For today's holiday, the largest polling center in Russia has released some of their greatest responses . My favorite - Question: Who is Barack Obama? Answer: “the well-known leader of Chechen [terrorist] groups.”