Bloggers and mass media condemn Putin

Russian bloggers and some mass media are criticizing Prime Minister Vladimir Putin for flying on a fire-prevention plane of the Emergency Control Ministry that was extinguishing fires in Ryazan Province. The head of the government has been accused of using the tragedy for PR and is threatened with complaints that can be sent to the Russian Aviation and the Transport Office of the Public Prosecutor.

"Just imagine how many people had to be involved in the organization of the visit, technical check-ups and security?” – journalists addressed their readers.

Bloggers have gone further: they are interested in the lawfulness of Putin’s aviating, informs the UCP’s website.