Vladimir Putin 'wants' to reinstate Russia's royal family and bring back the Tsars

Vladimir Putin 'wants' to reinstate Russia's royal family and bring back the Tsars


The Romanov family's extraordinary return would not threaten the rule of the Kremlin strongman but would aim to give them a role in unifying Russia.

The move proposed by Vladimir Petrov, a law maker from Putin's party, has prompted speculation that it has the Russian leader's direct approval.

Petrov also plans to introduce a law, which would be implemented by the centenary of the end of Imperial rule, which would "give the Royal family members a special status" and "stimulate their return to Russia".

The legislator has written letters to the heirs of the Romanov dynasty, which ruled the country for two centuries before the abdication of last Tsar Nicholas II ahead of two revolutions in 1917.

http://www.express.co.uk/news/world/586470/Russia-royal-family-Vladimir-Putin-reinstate-Tsar-Nicholas-Second-Romanov

Vladimir Putin on Donald Trump, Sepp Blatter... and why he’s so ‘fit’

It’s the highlight of the political calendar. Just before Christmas every year, Vladimir Putin – president of Russia and champion of the free press – holds a marathon news conference in Moscow. This year’s was attended by 1,400 journalists. They were invited to ask him anything.
Here’s a sample question.
“As a woman,” began a Russian reporter, “I really must compliment our president. You look great. You look fit. And I’d like to thank you for that, because all our boys will take you as an example.”
It was a fearlessly candid piece of analysis, but somehow Mr Putin found the strength to withstand it.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/vladimir-putin/12056664/Vladimir-Putin-on-Donald-Trump-Sepp-Blatter...-and-why-hes-so-fit.html