Thursday, June 18, 2009

Dostoevsky Must Be Pleased

The police in Russia have a new trick for catching some of the country's most dangerous criminals! In fact, in the past week, they have foiled two would-be murders through this incredible technique. Surveillance cameras in underground passageways, you ask? Improved building security, perhaps? Nope. How else? By murdering the victims themselves, of course!

http://www.rg.ru/2009/06/18/reg-ural/deputat.html

Granted, neither of these people was actually murdered. Instead, the police set up elaborate sting operations, replete with staged murders, which convinced those who hired the hitmen (the hitmen themselves being police informants) to turn themselves in/confess/whatever. I don't have a real opinion on this, other than it is bizarre and macabre, especially considering one day, someone's murder gets shown on TV and in the papers (I read about the first story here in St. Pete), and then the next day POOF--She's okay, everybody! Perhaps the efficacy of such a technique is up for debate, but being neither a law enforcement expert nor particularly inclined to opine on the subject, I leave you with these stories so that you can sit and scratch your head and think "Heh, Russia."

Nothing else to report, really. Today the weather has finally taken a turn for the better, but it's still a bit chilly. Last night I went back to the Stroganoff Steak House and had the burger, which was actually slightly disappointing. I think I should have avoided the bacon, which was a bit too salty (if that could possibly be) for my tastes. However, this weekend should hold plenty of excitement, so I'll be sure to update you all on the comings and goings of my life in the bol'shoy gorod soon.

C

3 comments:

  1. I'm glad someone voted for Latvia, I have to say.

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  2. Helsinki is still winning though, and I am NOT cheating.

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  3. Your typo of "mccabre" made me imagine a new sandwich at McDonald's called the McCabre. It's made with the meat of children.

    I'm living/working in Idaho now. Surprise.

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