Putin Is Like Al Capone.

The Real Political Life In Russia Unfortunately Is Not In The Parliament But On The Streets And In The Media.

It's Quite Difficult For Me To Imagine My Life Without Chess.

If Critics And Competitors Can't Match Your Results, They Will Often Denigrate The Way You Achieve Them. Fast, Intuitive Types Are Called Lazy. Dedicated Burners Of The Midnight Oil Are Called Obsessed. And While It's Obviously Not A Bad Idea To Hear And Consider The Opinions Of Others, You Should Be Suspicious When These Criticisms Emerge Right On The Heels Of Success.

I Think Russian People Are Learning That Democracy Is Not An Alien Thing; It's Not A Western Invention.

Chess Is Life In Miniature. Chess Is Struggle, Chess Is Battles