Pikabu

Pikabu is a Russian-language entertainment and news website and online community. Founded in 2003, it is popular within Russia and other Russian-speaking regions.

Pikabu functions as a content aggregator and discussion forum, similar to platforms like Reddit. Users can submit content in various forms, including text posts, images, videos, and links. These submissions are then voted on by the community, with higher-rated content rising to the top and gaining greater visibility.

The platform is known for its diverse range of topics, spanning news, humor, personal stories, and creative works. It fosters a strong sense of community, with users actively participating in discussions and creating original content.

Pikabu operates under a system of user moderation, where the community helps to regulate content and enforce site rules. It has a distinctive internal culture, with its own slang, memes, and traditions.

While primarily focused on entertainment, Pikabu also serves as a platform for news dissemination and public discourse, particularly within the Russian-speaking internet sphere.