The polynomial xn−1 is a force of nature.

The goal is to win. It's not about making money. I have many much less risky ways of making money than this (buying Chelsea football club). I don't want to throw my money away, but it's really about having fun and that means success and trophies.

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

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.

I'm realising my dream of owning a top football club. Some will doubt my motives, others will think I'm crazy.

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

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.