print versionFamous Russian LiveJournal blogger "dobrokhotov" (Roman Dobrokhotov) admitted the publication of paid post, allegedly ordered under PR-campaign to create a positive image of the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
Dobrokhotov assures his blog readers that his direct employer was the manager of an advertising agency. He promised 2000 rubles for the first post and 1000 for every following one, and at the same time, told the details of the campaign - in particular, named highly valued personalities, which directly communicate with the Ministry of Internal Affairs (they are: journalist Natalia Radulova and professional blogger Maxim Alexandrov).
Dobrokhotov also says the police is not actually so bad, and that MIA attempts to whitewash itself in the blogosphere deserves understanding. But he personally stands for honesty.
Webplanet.ru got in touch with Maxim Alexandrov and asked him whether he had been paid by the Ministry of Internal Affairs for the "compliment". Maxim said he hadn’t received money for the posting.
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