Consistency for me is everything.

Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev can no longer attend concerts by his favorite group Deep Purple without having to fear that the musicians will wear T-shirts with Pussy Riot written on them.

No opposition politician has ever taken responsibility for his or her election failures.

Xenophobia is fairly widespread in Russia.

I'm on the very blackest part of the black list.

Politics is traditionally a male domain in Russia. Until now, women have only been accessories. Now, female protest groups are emerging - not because men came up with the idea, but through their own efforts. That's something new for Russia.

Maybe Putin wanted to fire Medvedev , but how is he supposed to do that after my film?