Hang-Gliding Putin Leads Flock Of Birds

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 48•37 Sep 10, 2012

Piloting a motorized hang glider and wearing a costume designed to mimic a Siberian white crane, Russian president Vladimir Putin participated in a project to help train endangered migratory birds to fly to nesting grounds in Central Asia. What do you think?

  • “That’s great for the birds, but the people of Russia require Putin’s gentle, guiding presence elsewhere.”

    Perry Vilela –
    Pickler

  • “I’d hate to see what happened to the birds who wanted to fly north.”

    Gavin McCuaig –
    Ore Crusher

  • “See, now how can those Pussy Riot girls stay mad at someone like that?”

    Mia LaPlante –
    Barista

More American Voices

Edward Snowden Granted Asylum In Russia

The Russian government today granted temporary asylum to Edward Snowden, allowing him to leave Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport, where he has been staying for more ...