Newest Kremlin technology to protect the head of the state
Since innovative Russian methods for protecting planes became world-famous for their efficiency, the Imperial Administration decided to apply the same protection to the invaluable head of the highest tier, with a special distinctive insignia.
What do you think of the symbolism?
Throwing old tires on stuff for protection instead of having some pricey specialized device is so stereotypically Russian that sounds like it's from a movie.