The world-wide public was overreacting in a stupid way. We Russians are fatalists - if there's something we cannot change, then there's no need to exert any emotions towards it. We certainly couldn't influence Putin being alive or dead, so why bother?
You've missed the point. It's got nothing to do with "doing anything" about Putin's possible death or something, and everything to do with giving serious thought to what's going to happen when he actually does die.
And remember - the last time Russians stopped being fatalists and actually took control of their own destiny they built the USSR. I may disagree with where things went after that, but that in itself was one of the most remarkable achievements ever made by common people the world over.
And why would we start questioning where Putin was? Can't a person have some free time without having anyone question where exactly he was? It's not like it would change anything, so why bother?
Sergarr, come on man. Please. A high profile politician got murdered in broad daylight and the president went AWOL with no explanation after cancelling all his important interviews, resurfacing a week later. Does
nothing about that strike you as a little odd?
Perhaps I should clarify - I don't see Putin as the ultimate bad guy in this. I see a country ruled by very powerful elites that may tear it apart when he's not around to hold it all together.
The government was working absolutely fine without Putin's overwatch, the public was acting normal, even the ruble exchange rate hasn't changed. All that fuss? That was on your side, and you've just showcased your greatest weakness, reliance on emotions, rumours and hypotheticals, while Russians have showcased their strength.
Sergarr...
Look, just answer me this. What do you think will happen when Putin is no longer able to rule?