Dmitry Anatolyevich Medvedev - third president of the Russian Federation from 2008 to 2012 Now he is the chairman of the Russian government. Dmitry Anatolyevich is known for his unconventional sense of humor, and often Medvedev’s ridiculous quotes go to the people. Each speech of the Prime Minister is accompanied by heated discussions in connection with his sometimes ridiculous, sometimes controversial, sometimes funny phrases.
"No money, but you hold on."
Perhaps the most famous was Medvedev's quote “There is no money, you stay here, all the best, good mood and health!” He used it in connection with questions from residents of the Crimean peninsula who were interested in the possibility of lowering prices in their region. Medvedev responded to their comments issued a phrase that has become an all-Russian Internet meme and firmly entered the vocabulary of citizens.Later, appreciating the popularity of his careless words, Dmitry Anatolyevich hastened to correct himself: “There is money!”, but only the original version was widely remembered.
"What I say is cast in granite"
Such a quote by Medvedev also did not go unnoticed. The situation in which it was used occurred during a speech by the head of Russian Technologies Sergey Chemezov, when Medvedev noted that these were not innovative technologies, but simply the production of the necessary modern products. Chemezov asked for the floor to respond to the "remark of the president." Medvedev did not like this attitude to his words, and he remarked: “I have not a replica, but a sentence,” and then he emphasized the power of his words, specifying about granite. Journalists picked up this phrase and disseminated it in the media.
"WTO is not a carrot"
Such a non-standard comparison, which no one will argue with, Medvedev used during a meeting with representatives of the Russian business community. The politician commented on the prolonged entry into the WTO, and saying that the World Trade Organization is a rather complicated system, which is not so easy to get into, compared the WTO with carrots.
This quote by Medvedev has become a kind of modern phraseology and is used in a situation where you need to say something explicit, obvious and without further explanation.
"We need to stop the nightmare of business"
We can say that this quote by Medvedev today has become the unspoken motto of all Russian entrepreneurs. It was used during the discussion of the business sphere in Russia. Medvedev noted that the authorities should promote the development of small and large business in Russia, and not “nightmare” it.
"Federations are big and fat like cats"
In 2010, Dmitry Medvedev became the author of another unforgettable comparison. It was dedicated to the issue of Olympic medals of the Russian team after the failure at the Olympics in Vancouver. The Prime Minister noted that the figure of the athlete himself, and not the federations - “big and fat like cats”, should be put at the forefront. At the same time, Medvedev noted that now in Russia often go to the first place the leaders of federations or coaches.
"Anything you can excite"
In 2013, another quote by Dmitry Medvedev appeared. The Prime Minister publicly spoke out against President Putin’s initiative to return the old procedure for initiating tax cases without information from tax officials. Medvedev said that situations often arise in which opposing structures torture each other with criminal cases, in such cases "you can excite anything you want." With this phrase, the politician once again aroused media interest in his person.
"Always being fit and smiling - this is my philosophy of life"
The simple truths of his life were once revealed by Dmitry Anatolyevich in communication with reporters. Many condemned him for such an approach: they considered that such a high-ranking official should have more serious points of philosophy of life. Medvedev has been repeatedly accused of frivolity: for amusing dances, and for a smile out of place, and for an inept desire to be tough.
"Yes, I was not sick"
In 2017, the epidemiological situation in the country left much to be desired. The flu epidemic has knocked down thousands of citizens across the country. Commenting on this period, Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin said that "they did not save Dmitry Anatolyevich from the disease." Medvedev’s long silence was interrupted by the phrase “I wasn’t sick,” which became another meme, which made the whole situation incredibly comical.
"Barak, rest"
In 2010, as president of the Russian Federation, Medvedev decided to comment on his conversation with the US president, Barack Obama, who was on vacation. "Barak, relax! You did a good job," said Medvedev.
"Bastards without brains and conscience"
So Dmitry Anatolyevich called entrepreneurs who dishonestly approach to the performance of their duties. This quote by Medvedev leaked to the media after the infamous fire at the Lame Horse nightclub.
Quote about Medvedev: "He is not Dimon for you"
In addition to the phrases of Dmitry Anatolyevich himself, a quote about himself was popular among the people. "He is not Dimon for you" is the name of the documentary film-investigation, which was shot by the opposition anti-corruption Foundation Alexei Navalny. This movie was widely advertised as sensational information revealing the secret real estate of Dmitry Medvedev and his closest friends. According to Navalny, the prime minister does not disdain bribes, including from billionaire Alisher Usmanov.
Dmitry Anatolyevich - a non-standard person for politics. His phrases are becoming truly popular and for many years cited by the media. It remains to wait from this official for new speeches, and, therefore, new reasons for a smile.