I never said they were used exclusively in Russia. However, it is strange because I don't think they are allowed in the EU - a grounded plug can be inserted without a ground connection, and the recess is way too shallow. Such sockets may have been allowed by lenient regulations many decades ago but the design seems way too modern.

[–] Viking_Hippie@lemmy.world 0 points 7 months ago (1 children)

Actually, if you zoom in, you'll see that the third "hole" on the top one is a screw holding the cover in place lol

[–] stinkycheese@lemm.ee 0 points 7 months ago (2 children)

That can't be safe right? Surely the screw should be placed somewhere without contact of the plug.

[–] onion@feddit.de 0 points 7 months ago

You won't like the german design then

[–] zaphod@feddit.de 0 points 7 months ago

As long as it's grounded it's fine. I'd be more concerned about someone plugging in a device that needs grounding into a socket like that.

[–] bort@feddit.de 0 points 7 months ago

He looks how I image Rowl from the Cinder spires looks like