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 «двести» and not «дваста»?
• 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!