I was writing my Ph.D. in the late 1980s and was keeping an eye on what was happening in the world. It became obvious to me that Russia couldn't live without computers. I think I worked this out a year… — Bidzina Ivanishvili Copy Share Image
I did not like formal meetings, because they took away my freedom. I just liked to spend time with my friends, where I could be myself and did not need to don a mask. — Bidzina Ivanishvili Copy Share Image
Since the whole village was poor, we didnt realize our own poverty. I was happy. — Bidzina Ivanishvili Copy Share Image
I've never been an oligarch. The definition of an oligarch is someone who has co-operated with the government, and I never did. — Bidzina Ivanishvili Copy Share Image
I may not be a politician, but I will fight to the end of my life for what I believe in. — Bidzina Ivanishvili Copy Share Image
Europe and America should judge Georgia's leadership on the basis of their actions, not just their words and promises. Otherwise Saakashvili will transform Georgia… — Bidzina Ivanishvili Copy Share Image
The economy is governed through cartel agreements and monopoly. The attorney general is the one who's controlling funds. There is no free business in… — Bidzina Ivanishvili Copy Share Image
I had to choose: Either leave the country, where it's become dangerous for me, or go on the offensive. — Bidzina Ivanishvili Copy Share Image
Our policy is European and Euro-Atlantic integration. There is no substitute for NATO. — Bidzina Ivanishvili Copy Share
I was forced to come into politics because Saakashvili had destroyed the opposition. I had a choice either to leave the country, because it… — Bidzina Ivanishvili Copy Share Image
It was not my wish to come into politics. I was not a public person; I preferred to spend my birthdays with family and… — Bidzina Ivanishvili Copy Share Image
