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Vandals Rip Lenin a New One

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(Newser) – A bomb exploded this morning at a St. Petersburg tribute to Vladimir Lenin, opening a gaping hole in the statue's backside, the BBC reports. “As a result of the explosion a crater of 31-39 inches appeared on the monument,” a Russian official said. The motive for the attack was unclear, and no one was hurt. The statue outside Finland Station commemorates Lenin’s return to Russia in 1917 after years of exile.

An investigator takes pictures of of the damaged statue.
An investigator takes pictures of of the damaged statue.   (AP Photo)
One of Russia's best-known statues of Vladimir Lenin, damaged by a blast early today, in St. Petersburg, Russia.
One of Russia's best-known statues of Vladimir Lenin, damaged by a blast early today, in St. Petersburg, Russia.   (AP Photo)
A police officer guards the damaged statue.
A police officer guards the damaged statue.   (AP Photo)
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Nagual
Apr 1, 09 2:54 PM CDT
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AClotfelter
Apr 1, 09 5:17 PM CDT
"As a result of the explosion a crater of 80-100cm appeared on the monument" Newser, what are the ethics of altering a direct quote like that? If you are going to put the conversion in the story, that's fine. if you want to put it in the quote, you should do like the BBC did originally: "As a result of the explosion a crater of 80-100cm [31-39in] appeared on the monument". To alter the wording of a supposed direct quote is not acceptable. Reply
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Mr.C
Apr 2, 09 12:52 AM CDT
the registered users would make good newser staff - who needs paid workers - go wiki
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riffran
Apr 1, 09 5:23 PM CDT
maybe he had beans for supper....lol.... Reply
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