Readers, we have failed you.
From 4 February to 7 March one of the Wonk’s favourite events in the entire nuclear calendar took place and we didn’t even comment on it… yes, that’s right, Miss Atom 2008. We can but report the winner: Yulia Nagaeva. Alas, unlike last year there can be no repeat of Jane’s attempts to use ACW to rig the vote.
Note for new readers: Miss Atom is a beauty contest for “girls” (their word, not mine) in Russia’s nuclear industry. Seriously.
Ooh, this means I’ve been reading ACW for well over a year then..
I love the tinkerbell + self-fluorescing-metal motif.
I’m moving to Russia immediately, as by their criteria I’ll still be but a “girl”. Ages 18-35!
Seems radiation signs were the 2006 must-have accessory.
http://miss2008.nuclear.ru/anketa.html?id=201
It’s probably a good thing. After joining in rigging the vote last year, I got a lot of Russian spam.
Btw, it’s nice to know that “girls” applies to 16 – 35 years old.
When are the Chinese and NKs going to join in with their own contests?
OK – TGIF!
How many Ho Diamonds does she get?
About the same time they are listed as democracies at cia.gov. Sorry, couldn’t help it!
Da Dahling.
We most certainly have “hot” girls in our nuclear industry.
It’s not too late to start a “Men of Arms Control” calendar for 2009.
click my link for the translated version of the winners page.