I am also one of those persons who were transformed, who grew out of the Soviet system and transformed myself into the new Russia.

In the Soviet Union I was the head of all oil production. And you know in the Soviet Union, you didn't get that job unless you were really worth it.

Gas consumption is growing everywhere.

I can't afford to be indifferent to politics, but I don't have personal ambitions.

Politics are close to me, but there are different ways of participating in politics.

I am also one of those persons who were transformed, who grew out of the Soviet system and transformed myself into the new Russia.

It is impossible to divide the interest of a country and a company that works on its soil.