In Georgia, people had already understood that communism couldn't survive, and I came to the institute in Moscow, and people still believed in it. They were completely different people, and I found it very difficult psychologically.

More Quotes by Bidzina Ivanishvili

Restoration of friendship with Russia, our biggest neighbor, is necessary for our peace and economy.

I may not be a politician, but I will fight to the end of my life for what I believe in.

Any private security is a joke in a country where you're up against your own government.

I would like to become the prime minister, do the job for two years, and then leave and devote myself to public work.

I decided to go into politics because of our Soviet-style government.

Our policy is European and Euro-Atlantic integration. There is no substitute for NATO.