Fiddler on the (Kremlin) Roof

It’s 40 degrees outside, and there are 853 wild fires raging across Central Russia.  Moscow is shrouded in a toxic cloud of smoke, carbon monoxide and other harmful pollutants. Airports are closing, visibility is null.

This is what it looks like from my window at 2 pm.

 In other news?   

The Kremlin today released its comprehensive plans to re-name Russia’s law enforcers from “militia” to “police," which it feels will bring a swift and long-lasting end to over one thousand years of corruption.  Citizens are encouraged to log in and comment, which is probably a good thing to do today, since going outside is not an option.

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1. No immediate measures to replace signs or repaint vehicles will be taken or budgeted for, this is about content rather than form.about 1 hour ago via web

2. Renaming the “militia” the police is a conceptual change – a transition from the Soviet system to one that is modern, fair and capable.about 1 hour ago via webRetweeted by you and 23 others

3. The new draft law on police has been published on the website http://zakonoproekt2010.ru and is open for discussion.about 2 hours ago via web

4. Тhe new law on the police will clearly define the Ministry of the Interior's responsibilities, powers, and accountability to the community.about 2 hours ago via web
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