Question about corrupt governor of Sakhalin. Will he be punished?
A: Absolutely. It’s difficult to say if we can return the money he embezzled back to the government, but we are working on it.
The Power Vertical Weighs In:
So far I have learned:
1) That Russia has bad roads
2) That salaries aren't being paid
3) That people can't afford medicine
4) That Putin gets along better with his ex-wife than when they were married
So explain to me again: Why is Putin such a great leader?
-- Brian Whitmore
Live from Russia's Far East, at the Sakhalin fish factory where workers can Chinese fish, apparently.
Q: What would your three wishes be?
A: It’s better not to count on fairy tale creatures. If we wait for miracles, we’ll end up nowhere. It’s best to work hard.
A question on the screen: “Not a word about offshores. Tell me who your friends are, and I’ll tell you who you are?”
In 2008, the crisis was even worse than today. “Now we must achieve stable growth,” Putin says.
"Your face when they ask about your ex."