Valentina Matviyenko

Everyone in my country understands that Russia cannot do without Europe and that, vice versa, Europe cannot do without Russia. We depend on cooperation.

I do not believe in populism. I am not a supporter of radical decisions. Practice has shown that usually these are harmful.

Of course the United States and Russia have different interests. Nevertheless, both are strategic partners.

St. Petersburg is a gem of world culture and Russia's most European city.

The mentality of the Russian demands a lord, a czar, a president.