Euroblog roundup

by Andy on May 8, 2007

After a brief appearance at Siberian Light, the Euroblog roundup has returned to its spiritual home at Europhobia for its fourth outing.

Stories of interest to Russia / former Soviet Union watchers this week include:


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Kolya May 9, 2007 at 2:57 pm

A good series of photos on the riots in Estonia.

http://kamnejeshka.livejournal.com/20534.html?page=3#comments

Notice the statue at the beginning of the photo (old location) and then the last photo of the statue at the new location. Even if we didn’t like the fact that the statue was moved, we have to admit that the move was well done and that the riots were unjustified. And who needs “patriots” like that? Is stealing liquor and looting an Armani store (among many others) a good show of Russian patriotism?

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copydude May 9, 2007 at 7:02 pm

Kolya wrote:

“If we didn’t like the fact that the statue was moved, we have to admit that the move was well done”

Of course. It was the nicest, most sensitive and tasteful desecration of a war grave we’ve seen in years.

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