The governor of the northwestern Vologda region said Monday evening that he ran out of gasoline while driving and had to hitch a ride with traffic police, just an hour after he urged residents not to give in to panic and hoard fuel amid a nationwide supply crisis.
The Russian/Soviet government has more than a hundred years of experience serving implausible lies to its’ citizens and the world beyond. The ability to serve up absolute bullshit with a straight face is almost a little impressive.