My parents told me that children were taken from their families in 1941, and my mother had a child taken from her - with the goal of saving him.

I have always loved and avidly read the novels of Jack London, Jules Verne and Ernest Hemingway. The characters depicted in their books, who are brave and resourceful people embarking on exciting adventures, definitely shaped my inner self and nourished my love for the outdoors.

The Russian people and Russian culture are the linchpin, the glue that binds together this unique civilization.

Vladimir Putin Quotes