I always say that modernization is not an abstract thing; its a very specific task.

The devaluation of words and promises regarding free enterprise is, in principle, worse than the devaluation of the rouble

We value our relations with Europe, which we have jointly developed over the past decades, and Europe remains our main trading partner. It is my hope that we will normalise these relations in the near future

[Global-warming debate] some kind of tricky campaign made up by some commercial structures to promote their business projects.

We must learn to succeed in conditions of low fuel and energy prices

Unfortunately, what is happening now in our central regions is evidence of this global climate change, because we have never in our history faced such weather conditions.

Let the people decide whom to vote for, who has more authority. And only people, only our citizens, are able to place the final emphasis, voting for this or that person or political force, or rejecting it. Thats democracy.