Apparently there is quite a lot of popular support
for Putin in Russia - he's done a lot to pull the country out of the chaos of the last decade.

The fact that he's a nasty piece of work is nothing new I guess.
( chenobble GSV Experiencing A Significant Gravitas Shortfall, Mon 3 Dec 2007, 9:54, archived)

I have to say
that Moscow is one of the most frightening places I've ever been
( Mighty Nibus who dares gins, Mon 3 Dec 2007, 9:56, archived)

How so?
Please explain.
( Red wine and cheese., Tue 4 Dec 2007, 10:34, archived)