To tell the truth I cannot call my childhood bad. In your childhood you can't compare things: one eats carrots, one eats candy, both taste good. As a child you cannot tell the difference.

In my personal opinion, Russia is no less democratic than it used to be. It is a democratic country. It is democratic enough.

In Moscow I feel most comfortable. I'm used to four different seasons; it's difficult for people in London to understand. People brought up in Russia like my kids want to play in the snow.

I have no Napoleonic dream. I'm just hard-working and pragmatic.

How are the germs made into a ring? By adding and multiplying.

I love this game, I love this sport, I love this league. Why don't I get my own team? (English Premiership football club)

I myself never make any notes. Usually, if I write something down, I can't read it afterwards.