[jer33 3]

***Zhirinivsky has such role in Putin’s regime to make controversial statements.***

Zhirinovsky has been making controversial statements long before Putin came into power. If I may, I disagree with the saying that whatever Zhirinovksy is saying, the Kremlin is thinking. Zhirinovsky is crazy and an opportunist. He makes such statements to draw attention to his nationalistic causes.

[Lukasz]

All of them know each other very well and Zhirinovsky is not stupid, he knows his place and he wont attack Putin. His controversial comments were never directed against Putin. As long as Zhirik is obedient he has secured enough number of seats in Duma and financial gratification (for example “Oil for Food” scandal).