Valentina Matviyenko Quotes

Russia, Politician
April 7, 1949

Valentina Ivanovna Matviyenko, is a Russian politician serving as the Senator from Saint Petersburg and Chairwoman of the Federation Council since 2011. As Chairwoman Matviyenko attained the highest rank of any female politician in Russia. Previously she was Governor of Saint Petersburg from 2003 to 2011.

Also known as Diplomat

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

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.

Valentina Matviyenko

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

Valentina Matviyenko
Authorities should not simply [pretend] that nothing is happening.

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

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

Valentina Matviyenko
- World
- Culture
- City
There are proposals to widen the powers of the intelligence services and law enforcement agencies and to toughen criminal responsibility not only for terrorist activity but for anyone who supports it morally, financially or with information.

Valentina Matviyenko
You can't have too much security and any system needs perfecting, such work is going on at full pace.

Valentina Matviyenko