First, I have great doubts that the number of Putin's supporters is growing (as the Foundation for the Development of Civil Society in Russia - Red. ), Because under the conditions of that form of dictatorship, which now exists in Russia in general, no sociological surveys are possible. Because to the question: "How do you feel about Putin?", The person always looks closely at the interlocutor and perfectly understands that this person who asks him, from the place where Putin used to serve. Therefore, to focus on this kind of polls and talk has increased - support has decreased, it is impractical.

The same Ceausescu literally the day before he was assassinated by the rebellious citizens of Romania, the support was close to 100%, and the same Gaddafi. Therefore, I myself have doubts about the thesis. This is the first.

The second. Russian public consciousness is distinguished by such phenomenon as inversion. That is, in one second the opinion can change, avalanche. That is, today complete love - tomorrow a complete hatred. This was with Boris Nikolaevich Yeltsin. My compatriots treated him very well, then in an hour they hated him as well.

I think that the attitude towards Putin will change instantly, as soon as some public defeats begin.. And as soon as the real state of the economy will have an obvious effect on most Russians.

To date, neither sanctions, nor a reduction in some other economic indicators have not affected decisively. That is, every Russian feels that the products are becoming more expensive, and salaries do not increase, but still there has not been a radical change in the way of life. When will happen, I think, the attitude to Putin will certainly change.

For a year (before the elections - Red. ) Can change all. The most important thing is that the situation is very dramatically changing, and at the moment there are all the conditions for changing the regime. There is only one missing, there is not enough political entity.

The reason that Putin is still in power is the incredible weakness of the Russian opposition. The political field turned out to be cleaned up so thoroughly that there are virtually no figures and there is no political force that can really oppose Putin to this day.

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