Quotes from Ksenia Sobchak

Well, like in Orwell books, whom I cherish very much as an author, in classical totalitarian regimes, you always have to make people hate someone. And this hatred is all around the Russian politics.

I intend to be a candidate for those who want to vote against everyone.

That's the tragedy of our country. Everyone is an inexperienced politician.

My participation in the presidential elections can truly be a step on the path towards the transformation that our country needs so much.

I want my government to be transparent.

Of course I want to be president, I want to win, but I also want to be sincere.

My dream was to do political journalism.

I'm a journalist and, before, a next TV star.

I feel like I'm in a horror film. Everywhere I turn, there's a journalist.

I don't have to justify myself. I work a lot and I earn a lot.

I have a certain tradition here at the GQ awards. Every year I pick the best-looking man and bestow upon him my kiss.

Problems in our country haven't been caused by Donald Trump, America and its ambitions or CIA spies. Our problems are rooted in a bad government system, the lack of free elections, independent courts and freedom of speech.

Well, Trump is certainly not my hero. I'm sorry to say that, but that's true.

In the end, believe me, there will be no friendship between Trump and Putin.

I don't trust a system where Putin makes all decisions.

I think it is my big advantage that I know Putin personally... that he can trust me, that he can see in me a new generation. I want to be a person who really makes him see how many people are against the system.

I am always getting messages that I am paid by America, that I work for America, that I am connected with CIA... blah blah blah. I am not working for America, I am working for my country's good, but America is not an enemy for me.

I am one of the most famous people in Russia, which is maybe not modest, but it's true.

Of course for some Putin is a tyrant and dictator. Others consider him Russia's savior. But I'm in a difficult position. Putin helped my father - and practically saved his life.

I'm going to take part in the elections, not just as a candidate but as a mouthpiece for those who can't become candidates.

I am used to people underestimating me.

Because I really believe that Russia needs a fresh face, a new generation, to be seen on the political stage.

Stalin is a shameful stain on our country's history.

To present me as the main face of the opposition movement is completely incorrect. I'm not a person who is 'against Putin.' I'm just a person who is standing up for a fair society, for free elections.