Grand Theft Auto in real life? Here you go

He's got a knife. And he's about to fall off the roof.

(Credit:Alexander Zhavoronkin/YouTube screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/CNET)

Some Russians, it might appear, tend to enjoy life at the sharp end.

Some bathe in a certain appreciation for drama, conflict, and intimidation (or at least a certain familiarity with it).

This may make them excellent video game players. It also offers an additional dimension to Russian dashcam footage.

The latest to emerge has more than a soupcon of Grand Theft Auto. Cars speed maniacally. Side-swiping occurs with the minimum of conscience.

Then it all ends in a fight.

I am grateful to Metro UK for speeding this video to the world beyond Irkutsk.

It's around the three-minute mark that action heats up and the protagonists begin to express the full range of their characters.

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There has clearly been a disagreement between the driver of the Toyota and the person who happens to have a minivan.

Perhaps they are brothers who tossed a coin to see who would have which car, and the minivan driver lost. Or perhaps they are fighting over a woman, a stash of drugs, or some stolen tickets to a Vangelis concert.

Within seconds of the sideswipe, one man has a knife, the other has a shovel. What then unfolds is a peculiar mixture of menace and comedy, in which the shovel-waver manages to outmaneuver the knife-wielder, despite occupying the lower ground.

You might especially enjoy the brief time the knife-wielder spends on the roof of the minivan.

At one point, it seems as if we're about to be treated to a balletic Russian version of "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon." But then, instead of striking the knife-wielder with his shovel, the shoveler tosses snow at him.

This may be a common local ritual, for all I know.

I am, though, concerned about the man who filmed it. The movie stops at an awkward moment, suggesting that he might be Russia's Quentin Tarantino and is saving the rest of the footage for a Part II.

But what if the shovel-waver and the knife-wielder now realize they were being filmed and join forces to eliminate him?

This is Russia. Anything could happen.

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Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 Launched in India

Samsung today announced the launch its much awaited Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, a 5.25 Inch Phablet that offers an optimal large-screen experience on a portable, compact smartphone in India. The device will hits stores in the first week of January 2014 in India.

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2, is the successor of its one of most popular Galaxy Grand,  runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean OS  powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor.

With the Galaxy Grand 2, Samsung takes its Multi Window feature to the next level by maximising the benefits of the device’s large screen, enabling users to run one application in two windows at the same time.

Galaxy Grand 2 comes with a more powerful Quad Core 1.2GHz processor and long-lasting 2,600mAh battery to bring users up to 10 hours of playback and 17 hours of calls. The dual-SIM capabilities help users maintain better work-life balance or switch seamlessly between networks.

The Galaxy Grand 2 brings good viewing experience with a 5.25” screen with 16:9 HD ratio, perfect for watching movies, playing games and e-reading. Multi Window takes multitasking to the next level by maximizing the benefits of the device’s large screen, enabling users to run one application in two windows at the same time.

The Grand 2 has an 8 Megapixel rear camera with an LED flash and a 1.9 Megapixel front camera with 3G Video Calling facility.

To provide a more intuitive user experience, the Galaxy Grand 2 comes equipped with several smart features that continue to set the Galaxy series apart from other smartphone devices on the market, including enhanced camera features like Best Face, Best Photo and Continuous Shot, as well as:

• Story Album: Organize pictures by timeline, and create and print albums all from your device
• S Translator: A translation service that provides instantaneous translations at any time
• S Travel: Provides guides and travel information for your next trip
• Sound & Shot: Record up to nine seconds of audio with your photos
• Samsung Hub: Unique content service that provides access to music, videos, games and more
• Group Play: To listen to music , share documents or play games together
• Samsung Link: Connects your devices so you can access photos, music, videos and documents
from multiple locations

Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 will be offered in White, and Black and Pink.

Galaxy Grand 2 Product Specifications :

• Network : 2G EDGE, 3G HSPA?
• Processor : Quad Core 1.2GHz
• Display : 5.25 inch HD (1280×720) TFT
• Memory: 1.5GB (RAM) ? 8GB (Internal Memory) ? microSD (up to 64GB)
• Camera: 8MP AF ? LED Flash / 1.9MP (HD)
• OS : Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
• Connectivity : WiFi a/b/g/n, BT4.0, GPS ? Glonass, USB 2.0
• Sensor : Proximity, Accelerometer, Compass, Light, Hall Sensor
• Additional Features : ChatON, Samsung Hub, S Health, Group Play, S Travel, S Translator, Samsung Link, Story Album
• Dimension 146.8 x 75.3 x 8.9 mm, 163g
• Battery : 2,600mAh

For now, the Samsung has given a price range, and not announced a exact price to the Galaxy Grand 2, saying it will be available between Rs. 22,900 and Rs. 24,900.

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