“Sometimes there are historical moments when a country's course could be turned one way or the other, when fate can be escaped.” WayCountrySometimesMomentsCoursesFateHistoricalOne Way Author:Vladimir Voinovich
“People sometimes ask: Is Putin a clever man? Yes, he's clever in his own way, when it comes to political intrigue, and he's got a good head for numbers. But as soon as he took office, the first thing he did was to institute a new anthem based on the old Soviet one; that was a very major step, not a petty issue. He began at once to appeal to people's basest instincts. It is true that people in Russia are used to obedience.” PeopleMenSometimesPoliticalOfficeInstinctCleverObedienceSovietAnthem Author:Vladimir Voinovich
