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

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.

If the Americans like to eat GMO products, let them eat it then. We don't need to do that; we have enough space and opportunities to produce organic food.

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

Business is always looking to avoid the toughest norms. But some do it in a civilized way, while others push it using uncivilized, brazen methods.

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

Unsolvable problems do not exist. Any crisis is a combination of specific tasks to be worked on. The government has the experience and reserves to overcome the economic downturn