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“Vlad Borshch” meme: meaning, origin and common card

“Vlad Borshch” is a 2009 Runet meme born from a video address.

MyMemeCards editorial teamPublished 8 min read
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The “Vlad Borshch” meme, 2009

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In MyMemeCards, the meme card game, “Vlad Borshch” is a common card of the Russian Memes pack, number 16 of the collection, and the 132nd best-known meme of its 300 cards. Here is what the meme means, where it comes from, and how to get its card.

What does the “Vlad Borshch” meme mean?

People use this meme to mock pretension that collapses. When someone introduces themselves with swagger and then embarrasses themselves, a nod to Vlad Borshch says it all without saying it. It is also a banner for remix fans: the video material was dubbed, cut and reworked in countless ways by users.

Where does the “Vlad Borshch” meme come from?

The meme dates to 2009 and comes from the Runet, the Russian-language internet. It stems from a video address, hence the title referring to a filmed message spoken to the camera by someone named Vlad Borshch. Users picked it up in remixes, dubs and edits, which turned it into recurring raw material for Russian-speaking amateur creation. The directness of speaking straight into the lens lends itself well to being twisted.

How to use the “Vlad Borshch” meme

  • A failed influencer gets compared to Vlad Borshch in the comments.
  • A music edit lays his voice over an electronic track.
  • You send the video to a friend who just bragged in vain.

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The “Vlad Borshch” card in MyMemeCards

Vlad Borshch card
NumberNo. 016
RarityCommon
CollectionRussian Memes pack
Fame50/100 · #132 of 300
Recycle value5 MemeCoins (15 in Shiny)
Rarities of the Russian Memes pack: 300 cards
  • Common16956%
  • Rare9231%
  • Epic279.0%
  • Legendary93.0%
  • Mythic31.0%

How to get the “Vlad Borshch” card

Every pack holds 5 meme cards, the first 3 of them Common; Vlad Borshch comes out of the Russian Memes pack as a common card. The pack odds say what each rarity weighs.

Your first pack is free and needs no account. After that a new free pack lands every 10 minutes, up to 3 waiting for you. You can also buy the card with MemeCoins on the market, bid for it at auction, or trade it — and a double recycles into 5 MemeCoins.

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Odds per card, averaged over a pack: Common 72%, Rare 23.9%, Epic 3.2%, Legendary 0.56%, Mythic 0.3%, Full Art ≤ 0.1%, Shiny 0.2%. Cards 1 to 3 are always Common, cards 4 and 5 climb the rarities. Rates drop for cards that circulate a lot. Details

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Frequently asked questions

What is “Vlad Borshch”?

A 2009 Runet meme born from a video address and a remix staple.

When do you quote “Vlad Borshch”?

When a brag falls flat or a grand speech embarrasses itself.

Where does “Vlad Borshch” come from?

From the Runet, the Russian-language internet, in 2009.

How do I get the Vlad Borshch meme card?

Open a pack of MyMemeCards: “Vlad Borshch” is a common card of the Russian Memes pack. Your first pack is free, with no account, and you can also buy, trade or win the card at auction.

How rare is the Vlad Borshch card?

It is a Common card. Rarity decides which pack slot can deal it, and what it is worth on the market.

Sources: Runet (Wikipédia) · Runet (Wikipedia) · checked on October 29, 2026.

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