Our aims are absolutely clear: They are a high living standard in the country and a secure, free and comfortable life.

I am very grateful to our people who appreciate my work and for their support, as without that support it would have been impossible to get anything done.

It is true that the role of the state in the Russian economy may be too big today, but from the fiscal standpoint, it is not always practical to do this in a falling market.

You recalled the 1956 declaration, and this declaration established the rules that should be followed by both sides and that should be put into the foundation of a peace treaty. If you carefully read the text of this document, you will see that the declaration will take effect after we sign a peace treaty and the two islands [Kunashir and Shikotan] are transferred to Japan. It does not say on what terms they should be transferred and what side will exercise sovereignty over them.

Respect for sovereignty means to not allow unconstitutional action and coup d'états, the removal of legitimate power.

Kodokan is, to a large degree, a trendsetter in the sport. This school trained outstanding masters and is a kind of Mecca for all judokas. Certainly, I would be pleased to visit, if time permits.

There is something that I have in common with every citizen of Russia, the love for our motherland.