Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Russian politician (1946-2022)

Vladimir Zhirinovsky was a Russian right-wing populist politician and the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia. He was known for his controversial statements and staunch advocacy for Russian military action against NATO. Zhirinovsky was a member of the State Duma and ran in every Russian presidential election except 2004 until his death in 2022.

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About the Vladimir Zhirinovsky

Vladimir Volfovich Zhirinovskywas a Russian right-wing populist politician and the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russiafrom its creation in 1992 until his death in 2022. He had been a member of the State Duma since 1993 and leader of the LDPR group in the State Duma from 1993 to 2000, and from 2011 to 2022.

He served as a deputy chairman of the State Duma from 2000 until 2011. He also worked as a delegate in the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe from 1996 to 2008. During his lifetime, Zhirinovsky ran in every single Russian presidential election apart from in 2004.

He was known for many controversies, as well as staunch advocacy for Russian military action against NATO.

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Vladimir Zhirinovsky was a Russian right-wing populist politician and the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) from its creation in 1992 until his death in 2022.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky was a member of the State Duma since 1993 and leader of the LDPR group in the State Duma from 1993 to 2000, and from 2011 to 2022. He also served as a deputy chairman of the State Duma from 2000 until 2011.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky ran in every single Russian presidential election apart from in 2004 during his lifetime.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky was known for many controversies, as well as staunch advocacy for Russian military action against NATO.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky passed away on April 6, 2022.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky’s original surname was Eidelstein.

Vladimir Zhirinovsky was the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia (LDPR) from its creation in 1992 until his death in 2022.

23 Quotes by Vladimir Zhirinovsky

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    I mean, in general, the danger is from Oriental faiths and Islam.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    Military police is very timely for our army.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    If Russia rises, it means that the USA falls down.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    We don’t need this religious cosmopolitanism. It’s no good.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    I’m against the capturing of Eastern Orthodox temples.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    The only thing I oppose is persecuting of Eastern Orthodox priests and temples.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    We’ll limit in all ways the work of religious faiths which are foreign to us.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    Russia is an Eastern Orthodox country.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    We’ll surely stop the work of all western Christian and eastern religions, and also Islam.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    The civilized world needs to think about a decision when single politicians are not allowed to stay in power.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    I didn’t sign any contracts, and I didn’t see any oil.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    And, for instance, Baptists, Adventists, Lutherans, Pentecostals – let them exist on line with others.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    We must force the government to stop the bird migration. We must shoot all birds, field all our men and troops… and force migratory birds to stay where they are.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    Europe has united, China is growing speedily and Russia possesses immense power in terms of fuel resources. The US administration cannot do anything about it.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    I’ve never signed any contract and never received a cent from Iraq.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    Americans try to talk about positive family values, although the actual state of things is disastrous.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    A mother-in-law is better than a single and childless political persona, though.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    The USA experiences the crisis of ideological and moral values.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    I believe in full freedom for Christians of all denominations.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    There is no problem with the opening of new houses of prayer for Lutherans and Pentecostals.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    Let Catholics build their own churches and works.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    The matter of international relations is very subtle and exquisite.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)

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    The true reason of Ms. Rice’s attack against Russia is very simple. Condoleezza Rice is a very cruel, offended woman who lacks men’s attention.

    Vladimir Zhirinovsky

    Russian politician (1946-2022)