I was writing my Ph.D. in the late 1980s and was keeping an eye on what was happening in the world. It became obvious to me that Russia couldn't live without computers. I think I worked this out a year before anyone else. I started looking for people who could help import them.

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.