For Russia, there is not and there may not be another political option but democracy. However, Russian democracy is... not at all the realization of standards imposed on us from outside. Vladimir Putin democracyimposeoption Change image and share on social
I believe the U.S. already understands and will understand more and more that only a strong Russia will respond to the genuine interests of the United States. Vladimir Putin genuineinterestrespond Change image and share on social
The Russian people and Russian culture are the linchpin, the glue that binds together this unique civilization. Vladimir Putin bindcivilizationculture Change image and share on social
The United States has overstepped its borders in all spheres - economic, political and humanitarian - and has imposed itself on other states. Vladimir Putin bordereconomichumanitarian Change image and share on social
I am the wealthiest man, not just in Europe, but in the whole world. I collect emotions. I am wealthy in that the people of Russia have twice entrusted me with the leadership of a great nation such as Russia - I believe that is my greatest wealth. Vladimir Putin collectemotionentrust share on social
It is wrong to make anyone into an enemy; it is wrong to scare the people of one's own country with that enemy and try to rally some allies on that basis. Vladimir Putin allybasiscountry Change image and share on social
What is a Rechtsstaat? It is obedience to the existing law. Vladimir Putin existlawobedience Change image and share on social
History proves that all dictatorships, all authoritarian forms of government are transient. Only democratic systems are not transient. Whatever the shortcomings, mankind has not devised anything superior. Vladimir Putin authoritariandemocraticdevise share on social
Terrorism has once again shown it is prepared deliberately to stop at nothing in creating human victims. An end must be put to this. As never before, it is vital to unite forces of the entire world community against terror. Vladimir Putin communitycreatedeliberately share on social
I love the Russian classics very much, the Russian classical literature. But I also read modern literature. As far as Russian literature is concerned, I am very fond of Tolstoy and Chekhov, and I also enjoy reading Gogol very much. Vladimir Putin chekhovclassicclassical share on social
