“It is necessary to suppress any extremist actions, on all sides, regardless of their origin.”

I think the American people should express their preferences, and we’ll accept their choice.

No references to the need to fight terror can be an argument for restricting human rights.

I was brought up in a very ordinary family, in fact, a worker’s family. Both my father and mother were ordinary citizens.

Whoever does not miss the Soviet Union has no heart. Whoever wants it back has no brain.

Bike is the most democratic transport vehicle. Bike is the most daring, challenging as it gives its owner the tempting feeling of freedom, that is why one can say without any exaggeration, bike is a symbol of freedom.

I have a private life in which I do not permit interference. It must be respected.

Politics should not interfere with sports. And sports should impact politics.

My personal position is that society must keep children safe.

I think every person should have some faith inside him, in his heart.

Russia is the biggest country in the world. It would be very difficult to surround it, and the world is changing so fast that it would basically be impossible, even in theory.

Protest actions and propaganda are two slightly different things.

U.S. society doesn’t want to play the role of international policeman.

I am the wealthiest man, not just in Europe, but in the whole world.

I have always reacted negatively to those who with their snotty noses and erotic fantasies prowl into others’ lives.

The democratic choice Russian people made in the early 90’s is final.

A considerable share of the world’s population still cannot afford comfortable housing, education and quality health care.

If a man speak or act with a good thought, happiness follows him like a shadow that never leaves him.

Don’t let yourself be lulled into inaction.

When you really don’t like a guy, they’re all over you, and as soon as you act like you like them, they’re no longer interested.

A vast deal may be done by those who dare to act.

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

Action speaks louder than words but not nearly as often.

The truth is our planet’s alarm is now going off and it’s time to wake up and take action.

There is only one way to learn. It’s through action. Everything you need to know you have learned through your journey.