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I think Russian people are learning that democracy is not an alien thing it's not a western invention.

Garry Kasparov

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Garry Kasparov
Age: 61
Born: 1963
Born: April 13
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Many so-called pragmatists want nothing to do with space exploration or other kinds of ambitious endeavours that don't have a clear payoff. This mentality is hugely damaging to our success as a civilization. Our desire to understand the universe is kindled by curiosity and wonder, and this has fuelled countless scientific breakthroughs.
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I like to say that the attacker always has the advantage.
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It was not about losing my mental power it's about not feeling good about my contribution to the game.
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There are many ways of showing your protest and discontent without the actions of Kremlin.
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Results show that just one year of chess tuition will improve a student's learning abilities, concentration, application, sense of logic, self-discipline, respect, behavior and the ability to take responsibility for his/her own actions.
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The highest Art of the Chess player lies in not allowing your Opponent to show you what he can do.
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It's quite difficult for me to imagine my life without chess.
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I think we have very steady records of President Putin, who inherited the country with democratic values.
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You know, if I'm in a bad mood, I always look at the chessboard, just to find something that can cheer me up.
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The situation in the [North Caucasus ] region can easily get out of control if the capital inflow is interrupted. It is apparent, even when leaving democratic institutions and values aside for a moment, that [Vladimir] Putin's regime has led the country down a blind alley. Our task is to usher in a shift of paradigms, a new foundation.
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