The crisis has revealed the existence of strategic contradiction in the Russian government, which leads to the fact that ministers of the different “blocks” act in the worst case independently of one another, at best — uncoordinated.

The French know very little about Russia. They learned the famous cliché and think that Russia is first of all mafia, corruption and the oligarchs, and it is impossible to understand how to work here. Of course, here there are specific business rules, and it is necessary to get adapted to them. On the other hand, the Russians have got not entirely true idea of France, which they adore.

We ourselves as a nation are guilty of everything that happened. And we ourselves should be responsible for what will happen. Recognition of the risk of degeneration — this horrific fact of life of the Russian people — is the first step towards recovery.

Perhaps, bringing the relics of St. Prelate Spiridon Trimifuntsky to Russia will remind us once again of the necessity of introducing moral principles in economic life, and of the fact that traditions of entrepreneurship are rooted in the spiritual experience of our people.

The love to gold has got stronger so that is probable, was fixed at genetic level — love to the father, mother, gold. Gold is the first love of mankind, and therefore, like any first love, is never forgotten.

If there was a “golden age” in the history of Russian-French relations it certainly was the period since the end of 1880’s until October 1917. This time coincided with unprecedented economic leap of Russia, which occurred largely due to abundant inflows of French capital into our country.

Organizational changes, especially if they are long and unpredictable, can cause somebody a stomach upset.

Families of Russified French people in 1930’s faced a monstrous baseness of authorities. The flourishing of art during this period was accompanied by numerous arrests. Many people had to work in prison.

This year I was 75, I’m still alive and kicking, for the time being not going to die. And I swear to you that for 75 years I never understood what the theater is. Of course, you can spread shoe polish on your face and ask: “Have you prayed tonight, Desdemona?” But not this is the case.

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