"Courageous conservative" - ??as the president of Russia Vladimir Putin described the Austrian publicist Robert Misik. In his opinion, in these features lies the reason for a good attitude towards Putin both among the population of the Russian Federation and around the world. The paradox, but Putin is loved by everyone - and the ultra-right Austrian Freedom Party, and the German Left Party, and even the US Republicans treat it with respect. And all because the head of the Kremlin is an "autocrat" who brings order "in spite of the chaotic world" and at the same time preserves humanity, the Der Standard article. First, Putin - a supporter of traditional family values ??and beliefs that a man should be courageous.

Secondly, he is not afraid to criticize the "mainstream" movements that are associated with any hegemony, whether it's NATO power, Wall Street pressure or the rights of sexual minorities. Thirdly, many people are impressed by the sense of humor of the Russian leader: he can pee in dialogue with his opponent or speak out about himself with self-irony. This combination of autocracy with simple human qualities in the West is perceived as something amazing in the good sense of the word. Therefore, Putin is so popular in the world, the author concludes.