“The Olympic family is going to feel at home in Sochi.”

“Georgia can’t give up Abkhazia, just like you can’t give up your liver.”

“Due to the crisis Russia has lost its political power. That’s not going to last long.”

“We have wrestled since the day the world was created.”

“I can forgive you anything. But not betrayal and lies.”

“I know so many guys like me. I’m not afraid of anything. My life is over.”

“Human rights are actually very well defined here. But that’s on paper. As soon as you run into a uniform and a gun, it’s over.”

“The Soviet mentality and rudeness that still prevail here scare people away.”

“The Rúntur is like going to visit someone. Only difference is that you’re driving in circles.”

“There’s a strong Islamic lobby. They won’t stop until we’re all leading Islamic lives.”