Top 5 Quotes & Sayings by Valentina Matviyenko

Explore popular quotes and sayings by a Russian politician Valentina Matviyenko.
Last updated on April 22, 2025.
Valentina Matviyenko

Valentina Ivanovna Matviyenko is a Russian politician serving as the Senator from Saint Petersburg and Chairwoman of the Federation Council since 2011. Previously she was Governor of Saint Petersburg from 2003 to 2011.

Everyone in my country understands that Russia cannot do without Europe and that, vice versa, Europe cannot do without Russia. We depend on cooperation.
I do not believe in populism. I am not a supporter of radical decisions. Practice has shown that usually these are harmful.
Of course the United States and Russia have different interests. Nevertheless, both are strategic partners. — © Valentina Matviyenko
Of course the United States and Russia have different interests. Nevertheless, both are strategic partners.
St. Petersburg is a gem of world culture and Russia's most European city.
The mentality of the Russian demands a lord, a czar, a president.
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