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.

Our political leaders often talk about Russia taking an independent path, but they like to live like people in the West.

Anyone who commits a xenophobic crime has to be brought to justice.

Stupidity is not a crime.

Since Russia has the largest number of illegal immigrants, second only to the US, and immigrants from Central Asia bring in drugs, I'm calling for a visa requirement for all those wonderful people from Tajikistan and Uzbekistan.

I am not ready to back away from my views.

People hate politicians. And I can understand why.