The real political life in Russia unfortunately is not in the parliament but on the streets and in the media.

Weaknesses of character are normally shown in a game of chess.

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At the end of the day, it's all about money.

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Karabakh conflict has a strong influence on the political climate both in Azerbaijan and Armenia. It is obvious, too, that the Azerbaijani leadership can capitalize indefinitely on this topic to underpin its legitimacy even in a situation in which democratic institutions are virtually eliminated.

Sometimes the hardest thing to do in a pressure situation is to allow the tension to persist. The temptation is to make a decision, any decision, even if it is an inferior choice.