Vladimir Putin

“It is extremely dangerous to encourage people to see themselves as exceptional, whatever the motivation.”

“Anyone who does not miss the Soviet Union has no heart. Anyone who wants it back has no brain.”

“The breakup of the Soviet Union was the greatest geopolitical tragedy of the 20th century.”

“We will chase terrorists everywhere. If in an airport, then in the airport. If in the toilet, we'll waste them in the outhouse.”

“There is no such thing as a former KGB man.”

“The bear will not even bother to ask for permission. It is considered the master of the taiga.”

“To forgive the terrorists is up to God, but to send them to him is up to me.”

“Sometimes it is necessary to be lonely in order to prove that you are right.”

“Crimea has always been an integral part of Russia in the hearts and minds of people.”

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

“Russia is a country of victorious people. This is in our genes, in our genetic code.”

“I am the wealthiest man not just in Europe but in the whole world: I collect emotions.”

“Nobody should pin their hopes on a miracle.”

“We are not going to be a pawn in somebody's game.”

“The state can't be a father, but it must be a good steward.”

“We are all different, but when we ask for the Lord's blessings, we must not forget that God created us equal.”