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

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.

But charity is a very complicated thing. Its important to find an area where you can really help and you can feel the results. Charity is not like feeding pigeons in the square. It is a process that requires professional management.

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

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.

The polynomial xn−1 is a force of nature.

If I had to think where I could live if not Moscow, London would be my first choice and second would be New York.