I assure you that interest in Japanese culture in Russia is just as strong as interest in Russian culture in Japan. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russia is a part of European culture. Therefore, it is with difficulty that I imagine NATO as an enemy. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The Russian people have their own cultural code, their own tradition. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
China is a great country with a great culture, populated by fascinating, industrious and talented people. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The Russian people and Russian culture are the linchpin, the glue that binds together this unique civilization. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe it is no secret that I like Japan very much - Japanese culture, sport, including judo, but it will not… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
There are also other areas. For example, culture. This is extremely important. We keep revisiting sport, judo, because I practice it, but… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Ukraine is the closest country to us. We have always said that Ukraine is our sister country and it is true. It… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It is simply that we treat Japanese history, the history of the Japanese people and its unique culture with greater respect and… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
This is the political culture of the United States, which one should accept as is. The United States is a great country… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The whole world recognizes Russia's cultural achievements. It is impossible to imagine the world culture without Russian culture, without our music and… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
In many countries today, moral and ethical norms are being reconsidered; national traditions, differences in nation and culture are being erased. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russia itself is a European country, and not just because our major political and economic centres are in Europe, but because Russian… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We must create the conditions for immigrants to normally integrate into our society, learn Russian and, of course, respect our culture and… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I am proud of Russia and I am sure that the vast majority of Russian citizens have great love and respect for… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Our economy has become completely different, on the whole. The size has changed. The economy has almost doubled in size. And the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I have great love and respect for Russian history and culture. But the world is changing and Russia is too. Russia is… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Judo has been part of Japanese culture for a long time. It makes sense to me that this sport, which is both… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russian culture is multifaceted and diverse. So if you want to understand, to feel Russia, then of course you need to read… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I have a huge interest in Japan, which is well known, including its history and culture, and so it will be very… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
The centuries-old history and culture of India, majestic architectural monuments and museums of Delhi, Agra and Mumbai have a unique attractive force. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Their [the U.S.’s] defense budget in absolute figures is almost 25 times bigger than Russia’s. This is what in defense is referred to as… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Personally, I think that children should be left alone, they should be given an opportunity to grow up, to become aware of themselves and… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Yes, life in Chechnya so far looks more like a life after a natural disaster. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
I'd rather not deal with such questions, because anyway it's like shearing a pig - lots of screams but little wool. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Not everyone likes the stable, gradual rise of our country. There are some who are using the democratic ideology to interfere in our internal… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
We see Serbs as our spiritual brothers. And that is what is at the base of our relations today and in the future. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
They [leaders in Western Europe] do not misuse financial instruments, financial injections, but, first of all, seek structural change. This is urgent for our… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Terrorism has once again shown it is prepared deliberately to stop at nothing in creating human victims. An end must be put to this.… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Contractors always pursue large profit, the customer - a high-quality end product in due time and at a lower cost. This struggle never ends,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
I would like to draw your attention to the fact that in Russia, unlike in one third of the world's countries, being gay is… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
The sanctions may be imposed only by the decision of the UN Security Council. A unilateral imposition of sanctions is a violation of international… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Whoever does not miss the Soviet Union has no heart. Whoever wants it back has no brain. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
Anyhow, we obviously understand that, being a United States' ally and having a special relationship with it, the UK in its relations with Russian… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share
