sellathechemist, 
Interesting that the Nobel Foundation have invited a Russian representative to the ceremonies next month. A lot of people think it's a bad idea and so do I. Like sport, academic prizes are always spun politically. Russia's government should be treated like a pariah and not given opportunities/fodder to spread more of their poison abroad or at home.
https://www.politico.eu/article/nobel-foundation-sweden-vidar-helgesen-sparks-backlash-for-inviting-russia-to-december-award-ceremony/
