I think the gp is asking: why not sneak-in, instead of openly coming through the airport?
but then again, maybe Alexey or his supporters didn't expect him to be arrested this fast
but then again, maybe Alexey or his supporters didn't expect him to be arrested this fast
He wanted as much attention as possible. He can't do anything from Germany and neither from hiding somewhere in Russia. So this was his best shot right now.
Strangely enough the Russian government still want to appear to have a legitimate democracy, probably caring more about the appearance to the governed rather than to outsiders.