[Lasha]

And why is everyone surprised? Stalin was voted by most Russians as the person best representing them or like most popular politician or something to that effect.

Interestingly enough, last year 65% Russians said they would prefer to see someone like Saakashvili as their president... go wonder

[dfwgator]

Interestingly enough, last year 65% Russians said they would prefer to see someone like Saakashvili as their president... go wonder

Just remember the immortal words of Churchill,

"I cannot forecast to you the action of Russia. It is a riddle, wrapped in a mystery, inside an enigma; but perhaps there is a key. That key is Russian national interest."