Medvedev Quotes

The NHL's opinion of itself is so high ... Let them get drunk on their greatness. We'll see how many Euros look our way. — Alexander Medvedev

When I get into a bad mood, I do sports and then everything's OK. And then I go and make decisions, however painful they may be. — Dmitry Medvedev

The devaluation of words and promises regarding free enterprise is, in principle, worse than the devaluation of the rouble — Dmitry Medvedev

Any politician is to a certain degree a mentor. They preach something. — Dmitry Medvedev

What's the point of elections if everything is already decided? — Dmitry Medvedev

Climate change is "some kind of tricky campaign made up by some commercial structures to promote their business projects." — Dmitry Medvedev

Business is always looking to avoid the toughest norms. But some do it in a civilized way, while others push it using uncivilized, brazen methods. — Dmitry Medvedev

Being a prime minister is a very demanding job. And as long as I have the strength, I will continue to do this and be of benefit to my country. — Dmitry Medvedev

When you borrow money, you should always think how you're going to pay it back. — Dmitry Medvedev

I don't want to live in a militarised country behind an iron curtain. It's boring. Been there and seen the movie. I've done that. — Dmitry Medvedev

I believe religion is important for every person. — Dmitry Medvedev

I always say that modernization is not an abstract thing; it's a very specific task. — Dmitry Medvedev

We must learn to succeed in conditions of low fuel and energy prices — Dmitry Medvedev

The Government will not abandon the free conversion of the rouble — Dmitry Medvedev

Demand for grain in the world today is a more stable trend than demand for energy. Russia is a major grain exporter and can consolidate its positions — Dmitry Medvedev

Freedom is a unique concept that everyone interprets differently. — Dmitry Medvedev

Stability and a prosperous life cannot be set off against a set of political rights and freedoms. — Dmitry Medvedev

Legal reform in Russia is a must. And I keep track of it daily. — Dmitry Medvedev

My main ambition is to be of use to my country and my people. — Dmitry Medvedev

Considering I'm a young president, I wouldn't like to make an evaluation of myself. It's not my job to do that. — Dmitry Medvedev

Terrorism tramples upon any rights and freedoms and generates fear and hatred; it is an obstacle to efforts at improving our world. — Dmitry Medvedev

I don't know why, but Putin has made a ritual out of humiliating Medvedev. Sometimes I even feel sorry for the prime minister. — Alexei Navalny

Those who play badminton well take decisions quickly. — Dmitry Medvedev

I am president and do not have the right to give in to emotions. I have bad moods, very bad moods, but I never feel despair. — Dmitry Medvedev