The path towards a free society has not been simple. There are tragic and glorious pages in our history. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
America's development began with a large-scale ethnic cleansing, unprecedented in human history. — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I think Russia has already turned the toughest pages in its history. We're only moving forward now, only get stronger. — 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
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 US wants to subdue Russia, to solve US problems at Russia's expense. No one in history ever managed to do this… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Any fourth grade history student knows socialism has failed in every country, at every time in history, — 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
History proves that all dictatorships, all authoritarian forms of government are transient. Only democratic systems are not transient. Whatever the shortcomings, mankind… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Boris Nemtsov, left his mark on the history of Russia, in politics and public life. He worked on important positions in the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Our anti-crisis policy is aimed at supporting domestic demand, providing social guarantees for the population, and creating new jobs. Like many countries,… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
I believe that the 21st century economy is an economy of people, not of factories. The intellectual factor has become increasingly important… — 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
Love for one's motherland is one of the most powerful and uplifting feelings. It manifested itself in full in the brotherly support… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Russia is an ancient country with historical, profound traditions and a very powerful moral foundation. And this foundation is a love for… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
It's a historical phenomenon that in 250 years, a nation could move from a colony into the most prosperous nation of the… — 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
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
We need to develop respect for our history, despite all of its flaws, and love for the Fatherland. We need to pay… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
Frankly speaking, we all know that provoking military and political instability, regional, and other conflicts is a helpful means of distracting the… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
One must not allow oneself to skid down to isolationism and unbridled economic egoism. ... The second possible mistake would be excessive… — Vladimir Putin Copy Share Image
We must seek support in the moral values that have ensured the progress of our civilization. Honesty and hard work, responsibility and… — 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
