Russia blog roundup – 27 august 2010

Things have been pretty quiet the past week or so on the Russia blog front. Is everyone outside enjoying the cooler, fresher Moscow?

• A Good Treaty translates “Oleg Kashin’s ‘A Translation from Prussian’”, an analysis of the recent change of Governor in Kaliningrad.
• David Roberts asks the 200 Rouble Question – Why is it «??????» and not «??????»?
• Medvedev meets Bono, but Putin goes whale hunting and upstages them both. Coupled with the revelations that Putin’s staff earn more than Medvedev’s staff, it’s clear who’s the boss!
• Robert Amsterdam reports on the on the Thai government’s involvement in the extradition of arms dealer Victor Bout.
• Mat Rodina has a quick roll call of the countries that offered supported Russia in its recent fire-fighting efforts. Also check out his post highlighting the Generous Hearts charity, which is fund raising to buy school supplies for children affected by the fires.
• The latest on the political fallout of the Chechen rebel leader’s (non) resignation, over at In Moscow’s Shadows.
• Last week I daftly accused Poemless of writing a roundup post. I was lying. This is her official Odds and Ends roundup post. Also check out these stunning photos from several eras.

And, finally, congratulations to Eileen, the bionic woman!

Russia Blog Roundup – 27 August 2010 is a post from: Siberian Light